Acanthaceae Justicia californica (Benth.) D. Gibson

Beloperone

Diegueno - Food, Sweetener

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 47

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Scientific name: Justicia californica (Benth.) D. Gibson
USDA symbol: JUCA8 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Beloperone
Family: Acanthaceae
Family (APG): Acanthaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sweetener
Notes: Flower sucked for the nectar.

RECRD: 11302 id: 19237

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