Abronia fragrans Snowball sand verbena (Nyctaginaceae)

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Abronia fragrans
Snowball sand verbena
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The Abronia fragrans plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Collorado, Texas and Mexico It is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snowball sand verbena. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. speciosa.

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Latin Name:  Abronia fragrans
Common Name:  Snowball sand verbena
Family:  Nyctaginaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.8

Habitat:  Dry sandy soils[60, 235].

Medicinal Information: The plant is cathartic, diaphoretic and emetic[257]. The roots and flowers were used by the North American Indians to treat stomach cramps and as a general panacea or 'life' medicine[257]. A cold infusion was used as a lotion for sores or sore mouths and also to bathe perspiring feet[257].

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