Rosaceae Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson

Mexican Cliffrose

Hualapai - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 31

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Scientific name: Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson
USDA symbol: PUME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mexican Cliffrose
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Leaves chewed for arthritis.

RECRD: 5076 id: 31630

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