Asteraceae Eriophyllum lanatum var. leucophyllum (DC.) W.R. Carter

Common Woollysunflower

Miwok - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 169

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Scientific name: Eriophyllum lanatum var. leucophyllum (DC.) W.R. Carter
USDA symbol: ERLAL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Woollysunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of leaves bound on body over aching parts.

RECRD: 20236 id: 14211