Asteraceae Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
Crow - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 45
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Artemisia dracunculus L.
Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus L.
USDA symbol: ARDR4 (
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Common names: Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Crow
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of stems and leaves used as an eyewash for snowblindness.
RECRD: 45409 id: 5124