Polemoniaceae Linanthus ciliatus (Benth.) Greene
Whiskerbrush
Pomo, Calpella - Drug, Cold Remedy
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 381
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Linanthus ciliatus (Benth.) Greene
Scientific name: Linanthus ciliatus (Benth.) Greene
USDA symbol: LICIC (
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Common names: Whiskerbrush
Family: Polemoniaceae
Family (APG): Polemoniaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Calpella
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of plant given to children for colds.
RECRD: 88720 id: 20329