Bog Bean

Bog bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is a perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that typically grows in bogs, marshes, and wet meadows in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s a concise definition:

Bog bean:
A creeping, rhizomatous herbaceous plant (Menyanthes trifoliata) of the family Menyanthaceae, characterized by trifoliate (three-parted) leaves and clusters of star-shaped white or pinkish flowers with fringed petals. It thrives in wet, acidic environments and has historically been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.