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Dyssodia papposa

(Vent.) Hitchc.

Fetid marigold

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(c) Anneke Jonker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Dyssodia papposa is a species of annual herbaceous forb in the genus Dyssodia, commonly known as fetid marigold or prairie dogweed. It is native to North America and parts of the Southwest, extending into the Northeast. Native Americans have used the plant to treat multiple medical conditions.

Description

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 30-40 cm tall. The leaves are divided and are 2-3 cm long by 1-3 cm wide with narrow segments.

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Edible Uses

The seeds are dried and ground into flour.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are dried and ground into flour.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 1,000-3,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Argentina, North America, South America, USA,

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 205

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