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Platycodon is well-known for its beautiful, purple-blue, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Japan, China, Korea and Siberia. The root of balloon flower is used extensively in Asia as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of coughs and colds.

Picture of Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

balloon flower