Papaveraceae Eschscholzia californica Cham.

California Poppy

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

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 351

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Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica Cham.
USDA symbol: ESCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Root juice taken for consumption.

RECRD: 85936 id: 14385

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