Rhamnaceae Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.

Snowbrush Ceanothus

Modesse - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223

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Scientific name: Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: CEVEV4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Snowbrush Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Modesse
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for coughs.

RECRD: 6647 id: 8690

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