Viscaceae Phoradendron macrophyllum ssp. macrophyllum

Colorado Desert Mistletoe

Diegueno - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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: Phoradendron macrophyllum ssp. macrophyllum
USDA symbol: PHMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Colorado Desert Mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of entire, fresh plant used for dandruff.

RECRD: 2502 id: 26542

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