Rosaceae Rosa californica Cham. & Schlecht.

California Wildrose

Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 18

View all documented uses for Rosa californica Cham. & Schlecht.

---

Scientific name: Rosa californica Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: ROCA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Wildrose
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of fruit 'hips' used as a wash for scabs and sores.

RECRD: 93778 id: 33978

---