Polygonaceae Eriogonum latifolium Sm.
Seaside Buckwheat
Round Valley Indian - Drug, Analgesic
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 345
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Eriogonum latifolium Sm.
Scientific name: Eriogonum latifolium Sm.
USDA symbol: ERLA5 (
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Common names: Seaside Buckwheat
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Decoction of leaves, stems and roots taken for stomach pains and headaches.
RECRD: 85788 id: 14069