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Coleus Spp.
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Lamiaceae (Former: Labiatae)
Genus :
Solenostemon (Former: Coleus)
Species :
pumilus; scutellarioides (Former: blumei)
COMMON NAMES
Coleus; Flame Nettle; Painted Nettle; Joseph's Coat
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Unknown
DESCRIPTION
Coleus is an annual herb grown for its brilliant foliage. It has been used by the Mazatec indians of Oaxaca as a replacement for S. divinorum, though little is known about its effects or active chemicals.
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