Scrophulariaceae Castilleja parviflora Bong.
Mountain Indian Paintbrush
Ute - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1909, Some Plant Names of the Ute Indians, American Anthropologist 11:27-40, page 33
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Castilleja parviflora Bong.
Scientific name: Castilleja parviflora Bong.
USDA symbol: CAPAP8 (
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Common names: Mountain Indian Paintbrush
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Ute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Roots used for bowel troubles.
RECRD: 4520 id: 8525