American star-thistle
Asteraceae

American star-thistle

Centaurea americana Nutt.

Habitat: Common to the plains and prairies from Kansas south to Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves
Seasonality: Not given
Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Leaves applied to skin sores. They were first applied wet and then applied as a poultice

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various