Ranunculaceae Delphinium nudicaule Torr. & Gray

Red Larkspur

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Narcotic

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 347

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Scientific name: Delphinium nudicaule Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: DENU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Larkspur
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Narcotic
Notes: Plant had narcotic properties.

RECRD: 85030 id: 12298