Eurybia conspicua (syn: Aster conspicuus)
Showy Aster

Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)

Photo taken near Mission Ridge, partially shaded woods

photo of Eurybia conspicua
© 2003 Thayne Tuason

Plant:

The Okanagan-Colville applied the root to a tooth for toothaches. Roots were also soaked in water and used as a wash for boils, wounds, and infections. Poultices of leaves were applied to boils.