Euphorbia revoluta
The story
The Navajo people have a long history of using threadstem sandmat for its soothing properties, turning to this plant as a natural skin lotion. This practice reflects a deep connection to the land and its resources, showcasing how indigenous cultures have utilized local flora for health and wellness. The use of threadstem sandmat illustrates the importance of plants in traditional medicine and the wisdom passed down through generations.
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- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Threadstem sandmat has been traditionally used by the Navajo as a skin lotion, demonstrating its medicinal properties. While not commonly used in modern herbal practices, its historical significance highlights the plant's potential for soothing skin ailments.
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In the kitchen
This plant is not eaten by humans, so you won't find it on your dinner plate. Instead, it's known for its use in traditional skin care by the Navajo people.
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About
Euphorbia revoluta is a species of euphorb known by the common name threadstem sandmat. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to the Rocky Mountains. It is an annual herb producing thin, erect stems with pairs of linear leaves, each leaf up to 2.6 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a cyathium with rounded nectar glands surrounding one female flower and several male flowers. There are sometimes white petal-like appendages as well. The Navajo used this plant as a skin lotion.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia revoluta
- Slug
- euphorbia-revoluta
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- revoluta
- Wikidata QID
- Q5410545
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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