Hippocastanaceae Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.

California Buckeye

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Veterinary Aid

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 366

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Scientific name: Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
USDA symbol: AECA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Buckeye
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Fruit given to horses for bot worms and apt to cause an abortion in cows.

RECRD: 80679 id: 1611

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