Euphorbiaceae Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. ocellata

Contura Creek Sandmat

Miwok - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy

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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Scientific name: Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. ocellata
USDA symbol: CHOCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Contura Creek Sandmat
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Mashed leaves rubbed into snakebite to prevent swelling.

RECRD: 20237 id: 9213

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