Rosaceae Chamaebatia foliolosa Benth.
Sierran Mountain Misery
Miwok - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 168
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Chamaebatia foliolosa Benth.
Scientific name: Chamaebatia foliolosa Benth.
USDA symbol: CHFO (
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Common names: Sierran Mountain Misery
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Leaves used as ingredient in medicines for venereal diseases.
RECRD: 20195 id: 9053