Krameria erecta
Willd. ex Schult.
Heart nut, Littleleaf ratany
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Summary
Source: WikipediaKrameria erecta is a species of rhatany known by several common names, including Pima rhatany, purple heather, and littleleaf rhatany. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry areas such as desert flats and chaparral slopes.
Description
A subtropical shrub in the Krameriaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make a tea drink.
Traditional Uses
The plant is used to make a tea drink.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cowasi, Tamichil
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 464
