Cucurbitaceae Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell

Coastal Manroot

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Urinary Aid

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 390

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Scientific name: Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
USDA symbol: MAOR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Coastal Manroot
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Seeds eaten for urinary troubles.

RECRD: 89457 id: 22401

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