Asteraceae Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium
Rabbit Tobacco
Creek - Drug, Psychological Aid
Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663664
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Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium
Scientific name: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium
USDA symbol: PSOBO (
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Common names: Rabbit Tobacco
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Psychological Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used as a wash for persons who 'wanted to run away.'
RECRD: 86842 id: 31114