Asteraceae Artemisia dracunculus L.

Wormwood

Keres, Western - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 28

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Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus L.
USDA symbol: ARDR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Crushed plant mixed with water and used on bed clothing as a bed bug repellent.

RECRD: 30044 id: 5133

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