Bogbean  (Menyanthes trifoliata)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Biology

Bogbean is a perennial plant, that flowers from May to July (6). The flowers are pollinated by various insects (2).

Both the leaves and the root have a bitter taste, and were once used to treat jaundice and rheumatism. The leaves were used to flavour beer instead of hops in northern England and parts of Europe (5).

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