Euphorbiaceae Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia
Thymeleaf 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 170
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Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia
Scientific name: Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia
USDA symbol: CHSES (
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Common names: Thymeleaf Sandmat
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Poultice of plant applied, must be done immediately, to rattlesnake bites.
RECRD: 20240 id: 9236