Poaceae Panicum capillare L.

Witchgrass

Keres, Western - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 57

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Scientific name: Panicum capillare L.
USDA symbol: PACA6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Witchgrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as an emetic before breakfast.

RECRD: 30324 id: 25453

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