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Thunder God Vine at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Thunder God Vine at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Photograph of a thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii) taken at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The medicinal properties of thunder god vine are currently being investigated; the plant may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus.
Galleries: Other Herbaceous Plants, Other Vines, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Keywords: boston, celastraceae, inflammation, lei gong teng, massachusetts, medicinal plant, poisonous plant, rheumatoid arthritis, shrub, the arnold arboretum of harvard university, thunder god vine, thundergod vine, traditional chinese medicinal herb, tripterygium wilfordii
Photo Location: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/29/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0125
F Number: 25
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°17′52″N 71°7′22″W
Picture Number: 19386