Euphorbiaceae Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. ocellata
Contura Creek Sandmat
Miwok - Drug, Blood Medicine
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 169
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Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. ocellata
Scientific name: Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. ocellata
USDA symbol: CHOCO (
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Common names: Contura Creek Sandmat
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 20238 id: 9212