Onagraceae Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven

Hummingbird Trumpet

Costanoan - Drug, Disinfectant

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 22

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Scientific name: Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
USDA symbol: EPCAA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hummingbird Trumpet
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of plant used for infected sores.

RECRD: 97558 id: 13249

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