Asteraceae Encelia farinosa Gray ex Torr.
Goldenhills
Pima - Food, Candy
Use documented by:
Hrdlicka, Ales, 1908, Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, SI-BAE Bulletin #34:1-427, page 265
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Encelia farinosa Gray ex Torr.
Scientific name: Encelia farinosa Gray ex Torr.
USDA symbol: ENFAF (
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Common names: Goldenhills
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Amber colored gum used for chewing gum.
RECRD: 46800 id: 13100