Chenopodiaceae Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Big Saltbush
Cahuilla - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 45
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Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Scientific name: Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ATLEL (
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Common names: Big Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Fresh leaves chewed for head colds.
RECRD: 11293 id: 6677