Asteraceae Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.

Western Pearlyeverlasting

Cheyenne - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 42

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Scientific name: Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
USDA symbol: ANMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Pearlyeverlasting
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Smoke used to purify gift made to the spirits.

RECRD: 81104 id: 3248