Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt

Coastal Woodfern

Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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 5

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Scientific name: Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt
USDA symbol: DRAR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Coastal Woodfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of fronds used as a hair wash.

RECRD: 85184 id: 12679

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