Euphorbiaceae Croton californicus Muell.-Arg.
California Croton
Diegueno - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 218
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Croton californicus Muell.-Arg.
Scientific name: Croton californicus Muell.-Arg.
USDA symbol: CRCAC (
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Common names: California Croton
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of whole plant taken for coughs.
RECRD: 5227 id: 11477