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Can't answer this question but your previous question you closed to answers before i could answer it....

Here was my answer...

Occurs from Canada to Mexico in the western U.S., from Washington to North Dakota and New Mexico to California.

Considered an invasive weed, this shrub is, however, an important forage plant for many animal species. It is very drought tolerant, sporting a long taproot below the soil surface, and can survive fire readily.

The numerous seeds are wind-dispersed and help to re-establish the plants after fire, although greasewood is only slightly harmed, if at all by fire, and will resprout. Greasewood is forage for many animals including: jack rabbits (major food item), prairie dogs, California quail, and pronghorn (Elmore, 1976). The plants are provide shade and protective cover for many small mammals.

Indians used the seeds and leaves, which taste salty, for food (Elmore, 1976). The Hopi and other Native Americans use greasewood for fuel and for planting sticks (USDA Plant Profiles). In Chaco Culture National Historical Park greasewood was used for construction, especially of lintels, for fuel, being a preferred wood for Pueblo kiva fires.

Creosote bush was believed to be a general cure-all. It had analgesic and antiseptic properties. It was used to stimulate urination, to cure venereal diseases, colds, rheumatism, chicken pox, burns, and bowel cramps, and to aid in new skin formation. It worked as a styptic and, in recent years, it has been useful for
treating cancer [It was also called Greasewood and because of its
extensive medicinal use.].

2007-10-03 04:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Hillbillee 5 · 0 0

Please check your spelling (pronunciation?). I don't know this plant and google hasn't a plant by name name.

2007-10-02 19:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0 0

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