Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

Annual Ragweed

Luiseno - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 228

View all documented uses for Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

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Scientific name: Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.
USDA symbol: AMARA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Annual Ragweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Plant used as an emetic.

RECRD: 81026 id: 2861

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