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Wild Quinine, Parthenium integrifolium Var. Integrifolium

Item

Title

Wild Quinine, Parthenium integrifolium Var. Integrifolium

Description

This useful plant is a surprising ingredient in tonic water and also has multiple medical properties including but not limited to treatment for burns. A wonderful bright and healing addition to any garden.

Creator

Artist/Collector
J. J. Davis

Date

Date Collected
26 September 1878

Spatial Coverage

Location
Wisconsin, USA, Racine

Medium

Medium/Material
Herbarium Sheet

Rights Holder

Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 347911