Scrophulariaceae Castilleja rubicundula ssp. lithospermoides (Benth.) Chuang & Heckard

Indian Paintbrush

Mendocino Indian - Food, Forage

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 387

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Scientific name: Castilleja rubicundula ssp. lithospermoides (Benth.) Chuang & Heckard
USDA symbol: CARUL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Paintbrush
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Plants eaten sparingly by horses.

RECRD: 43402 id: 8526

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