Salicaceae Populus fremontii S. Wats.
Fremont's Cottonwood
Cahuilla - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 106
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Populus fremontii S. Wats.
Scientific name: Populus fremontii S. Wats.
USDA symbol: POFRF3 (
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Common names: Fremont's Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark and leaves used as a wash for cuts.
RECRD: 11634 id: 29465