Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

California Laurel

Costanoan - Other, Insecticide

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 7

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Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Burning leaf smoke used to rid one of fleas.

RECRD: 20746 id: 41619

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