Turnera ulmifolia, commonly known as Yellow Alder or Sage Rose, is a perennial shrub or subshrub with bright yellow, five-petaled flowers and dark, toothed leaves. It's a compact, easy-to-grow plant, often used as an ornamental, and also has some medicinal applications.
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Habit:
Turnera ulmifolia is an erect, perennial plant, often with a woody base, reaching heights of 20 to 60 cm (8 to 24 inches).
Leaves:
The leaves are toothed, elliptical-lanceolate, and can be hairy, especially on the underside.
Flowers:
The flowers are bright yellow, typically solitary and axillary, meaning they grow from the angle between the leaf and stem. They bloom year-round in some regions.
Other features:
It has dark, toothed leaves, and the flowers are known to close in the afternoon.
Medicinal uses:
It's been traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal problems, colds, and flu.
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