Thelesperma megapotanicum Navajo tea (Compositae)

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Thelesperma megapotanicum
Navajo tea
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The Thelesperma megapotanicum plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Navajo tea.

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Latin Name:  Thelesperma megapotanicum
Common Name:  Navajo tea
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Spreng.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sandy soils in southwestern S. Dakota.

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[61]. Reddish-brown according to another report[257]. A brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems[61]. An orange-yellow dye can be obtained from the boiled roots[257].

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