Asteraceae Pseudognaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum (Nutt.) Kartesz

Smallhead Cudweed

Karok - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 390

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Scientific name: Pseudognaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum (Nutt.) Kartesz
USDA symbol: PSCAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smallhead Cudweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Cold infusion of plant used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 86816 id: 31088

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