Zygophyllaceae Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville

Creosotebush

Hualapai - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 28

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Scientific name: Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville
USDA symbol: LATRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Creosotebush
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a disinfecting skin cleanser.

RECRD: 5067 id: 19586

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