Zygophyllaceae Larrea tridentata var. tridentata

Creosotebush

Isleta - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26

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Scientific name: Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
USDA symbol: LATRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Creosotebush
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a disinfectant.

RECRD: 30602 id: 19644

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