Poaceae Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn.

California Brome

Hesquiat - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 56

View all documented uses for Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn.

---

Scientific name: Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: BRCA5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Brome
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Long, sharp-awned fruit were said to be very dangerous if swallowed.

RECRD: 598 id: 7578

---