Scrophulariaceae Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schlecht.

California Figwort

Costanoan - Drug, Disinfectant

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 15

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

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Scientific name: Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: SCCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Figwort
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of twigs used as a wash for infections.

RECRD: 95014 id: 37558

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