Angostura (genus)
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Angostura is a genus of medicinal plant native to South America
. Its bark is sometimes used in bitters
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South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. Its bark is sometimes used in bitters
Bitters
A bitters is an alcoholic beverage that is flavored with herbal essences and has a bitter or bittersweet flavor. There are numerous brands of bitters that were formerly marketed as patent medicines but are now considered to be digestifs, rather than medicines...
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Species
It includes the following species (this list may be incomplete):- Angostura alipesAngostura alipesAngostura alipes is a species of plant in the Rutaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.-References:* Rojas, W. & Pitman, N. 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
- Angostura trifoliataAngostura trifoliataAngostura trifoliata is a medicinal plant native to South America. Its bark is commonly misconstrued as being used in Angostura brand bitters which is named after the town in Venezuela....