Rosilla

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Photo by Elliot Gunnison

Scientific name: Helenium puberulum DC.

Common name: Rosilla

Use: Dermatological aid

Method: Dried , powdered plant applied to wounds

From: BRIT

Reference: Bocek, B. R. 1984, 38(2) 240-255, pg 26

Vascular plants: 22

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