Asteraceae Artemisia californica Less.
California Sagebrush
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 25
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Artemisia californica Less.
Scientific name: Artemisia californica Less.
USDA symbol: ARCA11 (
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Common names: California Sagebrush
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied to wounds.
RECRD: 81991 id: 4982