Scrophulariaceae Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri (Lindl.) Cronq.
Littleleaf Bush Penstemon
Okanagon - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41
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Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri (Lindl.) Cronq.
Scientific name: Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri (Lindl.) Cronq.
USDA symbol: PEFRS (
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Common names: Littleleaf Bush Penstemon
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Decoction of stems, flowers and leaves taken for sore back.
RECRD: 90997 id: 25913