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Medicinal plants

The Native Medicinal Plant Research Program was established in 2009 to conduct research into and promote public understanding of medicinal uses of plants native to Kansas and the Great Plains. Our research program focuses on:

  • Native Medicinal Plant Research Program
  • Echinacea
  • Oshá
  • Physalis
  • Medicinal Plant Garden
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