Papaveraceae Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G.B. Ownbey

Crested Pricklypoppy

Tubatulabal - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Voegelin, Ermine W., 1938, Tubatulabal Ethnography, Anthropological Records 2(1):1-84, page 59

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Scientific name: Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G.B. Ownbey
USDA symbol: ARPO2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Crested Pricklypoppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Tubatulabal
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of pounded, ripe seeds applied to open sores.

RECRD: 81864 id: 4755