Apiaceae Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
Costanoan - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
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Daucus pusillus Michx.
Scientific name: Daucus pusillus Michx.
USDA symbol: DAPU3 (
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Common names: American Wild Carrot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for snake bites.
RECRD: 85024 id: 12267