Asteraceae Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal

Curlycup Gumweed

Mahuna - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 15

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Scientific name: Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
USDA symbol: GRSQS2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curlycup Gumweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Infusion used as a disinfectant wash.

RECRD: 86940 id: 16234

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