Asteraceae Centaurea melitensis L.
Maltese Star Thistle
Mahuna - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 69
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Centaurea melitensis L.
Scientific name: Centaurea melitensis L.
USDA symbol: CEME2 (
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Common names: Maltese Star Thistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Plant used for the kidneys.
RECRD: 83691 id: 8812