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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Scientific name: Encelia farinosa Gray ex Torr.
USDA symbol: ENFAF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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