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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Scientific name: Galium triflorum Michx.
USDA symbol: GATR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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