medicinal herbs
Hymenopappus lugens
Herb latin name: Hymenopappus lugens
Synonyms: Hymenopappus filifolius lugens
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Hymenopappus lugens:
Emetic, odontalgic.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Dry, often sandy or gravelly places in foothills and plains.Edible parts of Hymenopappus lugens:
Root - chewed by the Indians. Used as a chewing gum.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry, often sandy or gravelly places in foothills and plains.Known hazards of Hymenopappus lugens:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.