Castilleja linariaefolia
| Castilleja linariaefolia | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Castilleja linariaefolia (common name: wyoming indian paintbrush)
Cultivation: The state flower of Wyoming[1].
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Range: South-western N. America.
Habitat: Dry plains and hills, usually with sagebrush, and in hills to 3,000 metres[1].
Edibility: Flowers[2].
Medicinal: Treats skin diseases, kidney disorders and leprosy[3].
A decoction of the plant has been used in the treatment of excessive menstrual discharge and other menstrual difficulties, and also to prevent conception[2].
A decoction of the leaves has been used during pregnancy in order to keep the baby small and thus lead to an easier labour[2].
The root is cathartic[2]. A decoction has been used as a blood purifier[2]. When taken over a long period of time, a decoction of the root is said to be an effective treatment for venereal disease[2].
The plant has been used to treat stomach aches[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hitchcock, Leo. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press, 1955.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Moerman, Daniel. Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press, 1998.
- ↑ Arnberger, Leslie. Flowers of the Southwest Mountains. Southwestern Monuments, 1968.