Bixaceae Amoreuxia palmatifida Moc. & Sess‚ ex DC.
Mexican Yellowshow
Pima, Desert - Other, Cash Crop
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 6
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Amoreuxia palmatifida Moc. & Sess‚ ex DC.
Scientific name: Amoreuxia palmatifida Moc. & Sess‚ ex DC.
USDA symbol: AMPA3 (
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Common names: Mexican Yellowshow
Family: Bixaceae
Family (APG): Bixaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Desert
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cash Crop
Notes: Roots used for trade.
RECRD: 8779 id: 3181