Rosaceae Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
Pacific Dewberry
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 19
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Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
Scientific name: Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: RUVIV (
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Common names: Pacific Dewberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Roots used for infected sores.
RECRD: 94083 id: 35110