Asteraceae Psathyrotes ramosissima (Torr.) Gray

Velvet Turtleback

Paiute - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 125126

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Scientific name: Psathyrotes ramosissima (Torr.) Gray
USDA symbol: PSRA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Velvet Turtleback
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Poultice of crushed, green plant or moistened dried plant used on snakebites.

RECRD: 92705 id: 31057

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