Ambrosia hispida Pursh

The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU')
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
Ambrosia hispida	Au: Pursh
Asteraceae / Compositae
Bayjareena, Bay Thyme, Bay Geranium
Herbaceous sprawling vine with green flowers. Vegetation is sea
green and hispid.
Greenwood Development, found next to Greenwood Resort along the
beach. Beach strand.
24° 11 ’ 40” N	Longitude 75° 18’ 84” W
Not previously listed as occurring on Cat Island (Correll & Correll, 1982).
Plant is boiled in water and the decoction is taken for colds, coughs, fever,
flu, and as a source of bitters for illness prevention.
Laurel R. Richey
99-384 Duplicates 5 Date June 6, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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