Asteraceae Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.
Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Concow - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 395
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Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.
Scientific name: Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.
USDA symbol: PEFRP (
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Common names: Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Concow
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Root used for the first stages of consumption.
RECRD: 91088 id: 26193