Asteraceae Artemisia frigida Willd.

Fringed Sagewort

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 74

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Scientific name: Artemisia frigida Willd.
USDA symbol: ARFR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fringed Sagewort
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Leaves chewed as 'ceremonial' medicine.

RECRD: 82088 id: 5265