Asteraceae Berlandiera lyrata Benth.
Lyreleaf Greeneyes
Keres, Western - Drug, Psychological Aid
Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 33
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Berlandiera lyrata Benth.
Scientific name: Berlandiera lyrata Benth.
USDA symbol: BELY (
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Common names: Lyreleaf Greeneyes
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Psychological Aid
Notes: Dried roots burned, ground & tossed on hot coals or smoke inhaled to give courage.
RECRD: 30074 id: 7053