Asteraceae Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray

Canada Cockleburr

Rappahannock - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 31

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Scientific name: Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: XASTC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Cockleburr
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of seeds used as salve for sores.

RECRD: 97421 id: 43670

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