Larrea nitida Cav. is a plant in the Zygophyllaceae family, order Zygophyllales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Larrea nitida Cav.
Larrea nitida Cav. is a flowering plant in Zygophyllaceae native to Chile and Argentina, used in traditional medicine.
Larrea nitida Cav. is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to North and Central Chile, as well as Argentina. Within its native range, this species has a wide distribution that extends between Salta and Chubut, and it grows at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3000 metres. It has been used in traditional medicine for multiple purposes: as an anti-inflammatory, a wound disinfectant, an antibacterial agent, and an antifungal agent.
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Tetraena fontanesii (Webb & Berthel.) Beier & Thulin
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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