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Pectis papposa Chinchweed (1 Page of 5) The Pectis papposa plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinchweed. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Pectis papposa Common Name: Chinchweed Family: Compositae Author: Harv.&Gray. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Sandy and clay flats from sea level to 1500 metres in deserts and creosote bush scrub in California[71].
Medicinal Information: The plant is carminative and laxative[257].
An infusion of the blossoms has been used as eye drops in the treatment of snow blindness[257].
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