Pintye-pintye
Apple Bush
Pterocaulon sphacelatum
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The Applebush has an aromatic, apple-like smell when crushed and is often collected and stuffed inside pillowcases when people are sick. Inhaling the smell throughout the night helps with a blocked nose, chest problems or if you have a cold.
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