Fabaceae Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. californicus (S. Wats.) C.L. Hitchc.
California Peavine
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Orthopedic 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 357
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Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. californicus (S. Wats.) C.L. Hitchc.
Scientific name: Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. californicus (S. Wats.) C.L. Hitchc.
USDA symbol: LAJEC (
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Common names: California Peavine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of boiled plants applied to swollen joints.
RECRD: 88536 id: 19706