Rhamnaceae Ceanothus leucodermis Greene

Chaparral Whitethorn

Diegueno - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 15

View all documented uses for Ceanothus leucodermis Greene

---

Scientific name: Ceanothus leucodermis Greene
USDA symbol: CELE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chaparral Whitethorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Leaves picked when only the leaves were out, boiled and used as a wash for itch.

RECRD: 2437 id: 8666

---