Photo Details - ©Nicky
Davis
Located July 2, 2014 in Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Cache Campground,
Elevation 7466 feet
Description
"Grows 2 to 12 inches tall, square
reddish stems branch at leaf axis, leaves are lance shaped, serrated and
reddish at tip, one inch long, half inch broad, opposite, flowers two
lipped and tubular. Edible in salads, and the whole plant can be poulticed
onto wounds to promote healing. A mouthwash from an infusion of the whole
plant can be used to treat sore throats, thrush and gum infections. A
tea can be made to treat diarrhea and internal bleeding" Wikipedia
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