Bell Whip

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Common Names

Bell Whip

Classification

Flower

Description

Typical of most whips, this plant grows in long supple shoots. The flowers of this plant have a distinct bell shape of a frosted red colour.

Ecology

Rarity

Uncommon

Distribution

Subtropical to subarctic brackish or freshwater wetlands, lake shores, and riverbanks in plains and savanna.

Life Cycle

Related Species

Fish Whip

Funnel Whip

High Red Whip

Thorn Whip

Uses

Cultivation

None.

Culinary

None.

Medicinal

• Antiemetic - The ground seeds prevent gagging and vomiting if ingested, and in the right dosage may be useful in treating some ailments of the stomach.

Other

• Poison - The seeds of the plant, if cracked or ground, release a poisonous compound that causes an excessive production of gastric activity.

History

Cultural

Religious