Asteraceae Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Canada Cockleburr
Apache, White Mountain - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 161
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Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Scientific name: Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: XASTC (
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Common names: Canada Cockleburr
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, White Mountain
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Roots and leaves used as a blood medicine.
RECRD: 97423 id: 43649