Liliaceae Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum

Feather Solomon's Seal

Costanoan - Drug, Contraceptive

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28

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Scientific name: Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum
USDA symbol: MARAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Feather Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Contraceptive
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a contraceptive.

RECRD: 95290 id: 22071

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