Asteraceae Arctium lappa L.

Greater Burrdock

Malecite - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 247

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Scientific name: Arctium lappa L.
USDA symbol: ARLA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Greater Burrdock
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Roots smashed and used with gilead buds for sores.

RECRD: 44047 id: 4260

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