Malvaceae Malva nicaeensis All.

Bull Mallow

Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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 8

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Scientific name: Malva nicaeensis All.
USDA symbol: MANI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bull Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots used as a hair rinse.

RECRD: 89425 id: 22332

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