Carolina vanilla, Vanilla leaf, Vanilla plant, Deertongue, Deer's tongue
Trilisa odoratissima
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make tea. They have the smell of vanilla. They contain coumarins that can affect health.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Chrysocoma odoratissima Raeusch.; and others