Ericaceae Rhododendron occidentale var. occidentale

Western Azalea

Modesse - Drug, Antidote

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224

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Scientific name: Rhododendron occidentale var. occidentale
USDA symbol: RHOCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Azalea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Modesse
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidote
Notes: Used for poisoning.

RECRD: 6656 id: 32869

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