Asteraceae Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray

Canada Cockleburr

Pima - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 80

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Scientific name: Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: XASTC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Cockleburr
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Pulp mixed with soot and used for sore eyes.

RECRD: 97420 id: 43665

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