Rubiaceae Galium triflorum Michx.
Fragrant Bedstraw
Miwok - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 170
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Galium triflorum Michx.
Scientific name: Galium triflorum Michx.
USDA symbol: GATR3 (
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Common names: Fragrant Bedstraw
Family: Rubiaceae
Family (APG): Rubiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant taken as a tea for dropsy.
RECRD: 20242 id: 15530