Yerba mansa (Anemopsis californica), also called lizard tail, is a perennial herb native to southwestern North American wetlands. It has large, leathery leaves and unique conical flower spikes with white bracts. Used extensively in Native American and Hispanic herbal medicine.
| Family: | Saururaceae |
| Genus: | Anemopsis (an-em-MOP-sis) |
| Species: | californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) |
Roots and leaves used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing preparations. Grows in saturated soils, full sun to part shade. Spreads by rhizomes. Good for pond margins and bog gardens.
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