Asteraceae

sand sagebrush

Oligosporus filifolius (Torr.) W.A. Weber

Indigenous Names: Pasiwoncpchcβi, Pasiwoncpchcβiv

Habitat: The plant is native to Wyoming, Nebraska, and south into Texas and New Mexico

Seasonality: Not specified

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Comanche

Padding of plants placed over hot coals as a bed after childbirth; as cushions in tipi.

Comanche

Material/Artifact: Used as cushions in tipi

Parts Documented: plant