Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
Boreal Yarrow
Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 25
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Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
USDA symbol: ACMIB (
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Common names: Boreal Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used as a wash for sores.
RECRD: 0 id: 999