XRagleaf Bahia/Yellow Ragweed (Bahia dissecta)X
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Ragleaf Bahia -or- Yellow Ragweed (Bahia dissecta), family Asteraceae (Sunflower/Aster)
This species is native to the southwestern United States from Wyoming to northern Mexico. The genus is a small one with only 6 species and is an annual/biennial/perennial herb.
There are 7 different recorded uses of this species by native american indian tribes from the excellent website Native American Ethnobotany: as follows: Keres, Western (Cathartic) Infusion of plant used as a cathartic. Infusion of plant used as an emetic. Navajo, Ramah (Analgesic) Compound decoction taken for menstrual pain. (Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound decoction of plant taken for arthritis.(Contraceptive) Compound decoction of plant taken as contraceptive. Zuni (Analgesic) Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for headache. (Antirheumatic, external) Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for rheumatism. End quote.
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Plant location: Found on U.S. Hwy 160 near South Fork Colorado on September 16, 2009. This was a beautiful section of the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. GPS coordinates: N37?33.418 W106?46.391. Elevation 9189'. It is present in the following USA states: (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY).Plant -
Bloom season: August and September.Foliage -
U.S. Hwy 160 near South Fork Colorado - September 16, 2009
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U.S. Hwy 160 near South Fork Colorado - September 16, 2009
Macro of bract and stem -
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U.S. Hwy 160 near South Fork Colorado - September 16, 2009
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