Asteraceae Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
Canada Cockleburr
Pima - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 97
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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: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Decoction of burs taken for diarrhea.
RECRD: 97433 id: 43664