Asteraceae Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Canada Cockleburr
Keres, Western - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 74
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Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Scientific name: Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: XASTC (
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Common names: Canada Cockleburr
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of ground, seed powder used on open sores or saddle galls.
RECRD: 30522 id: 43653