Caprifoliaceae Lonicera interrupta Benth.
Chaparral Honeysuckle
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Eye 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 388
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Lonicera interrupta Benth.
Scientific name: Lonicera interrupta Benth.
USDA symbol: LOIN4 (
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Common names: Chaparral Honeysuckle
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken and used as a wash for sore eyes.
RECRD: 89120 id: 21144