Papaveraceae

Crested Prickly Poppy; crested pricklypoppy

Argemone platyceras auct. non Link & Otto

Indigenous Names: Pitsitәλa, Pitsiteya, Senzt-ka-ya-kee, H-taig-h-gai, Ta-a

Habitat: Sandy soils of prairie, flood plains, and along roadsides.; Found across the west from Washington south to Texas. Sandy soils of prairie, flood plains, and along roadsides.; Found on the prairies and plains from southern Wyoming south into Texas and New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; The plant is native to Wyoming, Nebraska, and south into Texas and New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Plant; Common to the prairie region from Colorado, Texas and into Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves and small stems

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Comanche

Sap is used to treat sore eyes

Kiowa

Pre-reservation the plant was used to wash the scalp to rid it of diseases, but the practice ended after the reservation period Infusion of plants taken for stomach troubles and indigestion

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: sap_or_resin

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