Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Mewuk - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336

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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Mewuk
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Plant considered poisonous.

RECRD: 6767 id: 9730

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