Asteraceae Ambrosia chamissonis (Less.) Greene

Silver Burr Ragweed

Makah - Drug, Strengthener

Use documented by:
Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 323

View all documented uses for Ambrosia chamissonis (Less.) Greene

---

Scientific name: Ambrosia chamissonis (Less.) Greene
USDA symbol: AMCH4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silver Burr Ragweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Strengthener
Notes: Plant used as medicine for strength.

RECRD: 6362 id: 2866

---