Wyethia mollis Woolly wyethia (Compositae)

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Wyethia mollis
Woolly wyethia
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The Wyethia mollis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Woolly wyethia.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia mollis
Common Name:  Woolly wyethia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  One report suggests that the leaves might be poisonous[94].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry wooded slopes and rocky openings, 1500 - 3000 metres in alifornia[71].

Medicinal Information: The root is antiphlogistic, diaphoretic, emetic and febrifuge[94, 257]. A decoction has been used as a blood tonic and also in the treatment of tuberculosis, venereal diseases, colds and fevers[257]. A poultice of the crushed roots has been applied to swellings[257]. A poultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to sprains, swellings and broken bones[257].

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