Asteraceae Ambrosia psilostachya DC.
Cuman Ragweed
Costanoan - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 25
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Ambrosia psilostachya DC.
Scientific name: Ambrosia psilostachya DC.
USDA symbol: AMPS (
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Common names: Cuman Ragweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied to aching joints.
RECRD: 81036 id: 2876