Amaranthaceae

mat amaranth

Amaranthus graecizans auct. non L.

Indigenous Names: Ko-‘khad-la, tan-go-pan-ya A-‘sahe

Habitat: Occurs in dry or cultivated ground. It is found from Wyoming south to northern Mexico. Plants Parts Harvested: Not specified in the literature; Pastures, roadsides, stream banks, and disturbed areas

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Decoction or tea of plant used as a wash for sores or drank for slow healing sores

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Plant

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