Polemoniaceae Linanthus ciliatus (Benth.) Greene

Whiskerbrush

Pomo, Calpella - Drug, Cough Medicine

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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Scientific name: Linanthus ciliatus (Benth.) Greene
USDA symbol: LICIC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Whiskerbrush
Family: Polemoniaceae
Family (APG): Polemoniaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Calpella
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of plant given to children for coughs.

RECRD: 88721 id: 20330

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