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Spilanthes

Acmella oleracea

Also known as toothache plant (EN) buzz buttons (EN)

Small annual herb with golden, button-shaped flower heads. Chewing the leaves and flowers gives a tingling, numbing sensation, and they are used in salads and as a traditional toothache remedy. Also called toothache plant.

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