Zygophyllaceae Kallstroemia californica (S. Wats.) Vail

California Caltrop

Tewa - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 56, 57

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Scientific name: Kallstroemia californica (S. Wats.) Vail
USDA symbol: KACA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Caltrop
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of chewed leaves applied to sores or swellings.

RECRD: 88320 id: 19240

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