Zygophyllaceae Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville

Creosotebush

Kawaiisu - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 36

View all documented uses for Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville

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Scientific name: Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville
USDA symbol: LATRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Creosotebush
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Plant used for the antiseptic properties.

RECRD: 88465 id: 19589

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