Asteraceae Stephanomeria pauciflora (Torr.) A. Nels.
Brownplume Wirelettuce
Hopi - Drug, Gynecological Aid
Use documented by:
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 36, 98
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Stephanomeria pauciflora (Torr.) A. Nels.
Scientific name: Stephanomeria pauciflora (Torr.) A. Nels.
USDA symbol: STPA4 (
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Common names: Brownplume Wirelettuce
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Root used in various ways to increase mother's milk supply.
RECRD: 95733 id: 38910