Asteraceae Psathyrotes ramosissima (Torr.) Gray

Velvet Turtleback

Paiute - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 45

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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: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Dry bits chewed for toothache.

RECRD: 21063 id: 31058