Английская Википедия:Angostura trifoliata
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Angostura trifoliata is a plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, growing Шаблон:Convert tall.[1] The leaves are composed of three ovoid lanceolate leaflets. The flowers are purplish-white.[2]
Angostura bark is used in the treatment of fevers, where it is believed to be as effective as quinine.[1] It is also used in a number of aromatic bitters, such as Abbott's Bitters and Fever-Tree aromatic tonic water;[3] however, it is not used in Angostura brand bitters, which is instead named after a town in Venezuela, now Ciudad Bolívar. This plant is used to flavor foods like candy and ice cream.[2]
The bark is bruised and used to intoxicate fish.[1]
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