Medicinal Plants

Plants, with their medicinal properties, played an important role in survival on the trails.

Quiz Questions

1.
What was Blooming Snakeweed (Gutierrezia microcephala) used for?
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- A.
  Sweeping your house
- B.
  Treating colds, coughs and fevers
- C.
  Sleep aid
- D.
  Horse food
2.
What was Wild Rhubarb (Rumex hymenosepalus) used for?
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- A.
  Treatment of blisters, burns and scalds
- B.
  Dye for hair
- C.
  Remedy for a stomach ache
- D.
  Used in childbirth
3.
What was Doveweed (Croton texensis) used for?
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- A.
  Fire starter
- B.
  Sunscreen
- C.
  Bird bait
- D.
  Insect repellent
4.
What was Wolfberry (Lycium palladium) used for?
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- A.
  Nighttime tea
- B.
  Toothaches
- C.
  Make your teeth sharper
- D.
  Hair remover

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Nice work!
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Now it's your turn to tell us what you use for medicine.