Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
Keres, Western - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26
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Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Scientific name: Amaranthus retroflexus L.
USDA symbol: AMRE (
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Common names: Redroot Amaranth
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant used for the stomach.
RECRD: 30369 id: 2807