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scammony
Scientific Name: Convolvulus scammonia
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Scammony (Convolvulus scammonia)
Scammony, scientifically known as Convolvulus scammonia, is a bindweed native to the eastern Mediterranean region.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that scammony is a purgative and its resin was formerly used as a cathartic. This information is for awareness only and does not constitute a warning.
Considerations for Children
- Scammony was traditionally used for obstetrical reasons in ancient times. This historical use doesn't suggest that it is safe or unsafe for children today.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Convolvulus scammonia
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Synonyms: The text mentions resemblance to Convolvulus panduratus, but does not state they are the same
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Turkey, Syria, Greece, and Persia.
- It grows in bushy waste places.
- It can thrive well on dry soil.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial plant growing to approximately 0.8 meters (2ft 7in).
- It is a twining plant.
- It bears long-stalked clusters of fragrant pink, white, or striped blooms 2 cm across.
- Has arrow-shaped leaves.
- Possesses large, thick roots.
Traditional Uses
- The resin obtained from its roots was formerly used as a cathartic.
- Its juice has been used in medicine.
- Scammony is a gummy resin obtained from the milky juice of the root.
- Scammony was used in ancient and early modern obstetrics.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions cardiac glycoside toxicity risk may increase from the use of Mexican scammony root.