Onagraceae Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
Costanoan - Drug, Pediatric 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 22
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Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Scientific name: Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
USDA symbol: EPCAA (
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Common names: Hummingbird Trumpet
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used for infants' fever.
RECRD: 97561 id: 13252