Asteraceae Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.

California Compassplant

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 27

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Scientific name: Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: WYAN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Compassplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of pounded root lather used to draw blisters.

RECRD: 97381 id: 43589

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