Asteraceae Solidago californica Nutt.
California Goldenrod
Costanoan - Drug, Burn Dressing
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 27
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Solidago californica Nutt.
Scientific name: Solidago californica Nutt.
USDA symbol: SOCA5 (
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Common names: California Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a wash for burns.
RECRD: 95486 id: 38376