Asteraceae

American star-thistle

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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

Parts Documented: Various