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Bear attack
Eastern Deciduous Forest
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Common Name: Sycamore
Genus and Species Name: Platanus occidentalis
Where Found: Both habitats
Medicinal uses:
Inner bark can heal wounds and is antibacterial: can act as a wound dressing
Active Chemical Ingredient: Betulinic acid
Chemical Structure:
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Tall Grass Prairie
Common Name: Blue Flag
Genus and Species Name: Iris veriscolor
Medicinal uses:
Root poultice and tea used as strong pain reliever
Active Chemical Ingredient: Salicylic-acid
Chemical Structure:
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