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

Creosotebush

Yavapai - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261

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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: Yavapai
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Dried, pulverized leaves used for sores.

RECRD: 20666 id: 19625

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