Pteridaceae Pellaea mucronata ssp. mucronata

Birdfoot Cliffbrake

Diegueno - Other, Good Luck Charm

Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 28

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Scientific name: Pellaea mucronata ssp. mucronata
USDA symbol: PEMUM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Rhizome pieces scattered about the home to keep animals & enemies away & encourage friends to visit.

RECRD: 2501 id: 25780

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