Calea ternifolia

Calea ternifolia (syn. Calea zacatechichi) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. Its English language common names include bitter-grass, Mexican calea, and dream herb.

Calea ternifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Calea
Species:
C. ternifolia
Binomial name
Calea ternifolia
Synonyms

Calea zacatechichi Schltdl.

It is used in traditional medicine and ritual in its native range.

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