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Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.
Western White Clematis
USDA CLLIL2
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of foliage applied for chest pains.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 7
Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze
Yerba Buena
USDA CLDO2
Costanoan Drug, Anthelmintic
Decoction of plant used for pinworms.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 17
Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze
Yerba Buena
USDA CLDO2
Costanoan Drug, Toothache Remedy
Poultice of warm leaves applied to jaw or plant held in mouth for toothaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 17
Cornus canadensis L.
Bunchberry Dogwood
USDA COCA13
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of inner bark used for fevers.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
Redosier Dogwood
USDA COSES
Costanoan Dye, Unspecified
Decoction of inner bark used as a dye.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 252
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
Redosier Dogwood
USDA COSES
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry
Stems used in basketry.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 252
Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
California Hazelnut
USDA COCOC
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry
Wood used for basket rims.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
California Hazelnut
USDA COCOC
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Nuts used for food but only late in season.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
California Hazelnut
USDA COCOC
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Wood used for arrow shafts.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
Croton setigerus Hook.
Croton
USDA CRSE11
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of roots used for dysentery.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Croton setigerus Hook.
Croton
USDA CRSE11
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Pounded roots thrown into freshwater pools or dammed streams to stupefy fish.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw. ex Gord.
Monterey Cypress
USDA CUMA2
Costanoan Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Decoction of foliage used for rheumatism.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 6
Cyperus esculentus L.
Chufa Flatsedge
USDA CYESL
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Tubers eaten.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
Durango Root
USDA DAGL2
Costanoan Drug, Throat Aid
Decoction of plant used for sore throat and swollen tonsils.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
Durango Root
USDA DAGL2
Costanoan Dye, Red
Roots used as a red dye.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
Durango Root
USDA DAGL2
Costanoan Dye, Yellow
Roots used as a yellow dye.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of heated leaves applied for chest pains.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Cathartic
Dried leaves smoked as a purgative.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Ground leaves used as a salve for boils.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Eye Medicine
Flower dew used as an eyewash.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Hallucinogen
Dried leaves smoked as a hallucinogen.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Love Medicine
Seeds and tobacco smoked as an aphrodisiac.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Datura wrightii Regel
Sacred Thornapple
USDA DAWR2
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid
Poultice of heated leaves applied for respiratory problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14
Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
USDA DAPU3
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plant taken to clean the blood.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
USDA DAPU3
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for colds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
USDA DAPU3
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant taken for itching.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
USDA DAPU3
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of plant taken for fevers.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
Daucus pusillus Michx.
American Wild Carrot
USDA DAPU3
Costanoan Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for snake bites.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
USDA DIAUA
Costanoan Drug, Kidney Aid
Decoction of plant used for kidney problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15
Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
USDA DIAUA
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for bladder problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt
Coastal Woodfern
USDA DRAR3
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of fronds used as a hair wash.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt
Coastal Woodfern
USDA DRAR3
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Rhizomes gathered in spring and eaten.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
Blue Wildrye
USDA ELGLG
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds used in pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of plant used for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of plant used for infants' fever.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Panacea
Decoction of plant used as a general remedy.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of plant used for infants' fever.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium (Keck) Raven
Hummingbird Trumpet
USDA EPCAA
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for urinary problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Equisetum arvense L.
Field Horsetail
USDA EQAR
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry
Roots used in basketry.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247
Equisetum hyemale L.
Scouringrush Horsetail
USDA EQHYA
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry
Roots used in basketry.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
Smooth Horsetail
USDA EQLA
Costanoan Drug, Abortifacient
Decoction of plant used for retarded menstruation.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
Smooth Horsetail
USDA EQLA
Costanoan Drug, Contraceptive
Decoction of plant used as a contraceptive.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
Smooth Horsetail
USDA EQLA
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of stalks used as a hair wash.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
Smooth Horsetail
USDA EQLA
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for bladder ailments.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum sp.
Mare's Tail
Costanoan Drug, Abortifacient
Decoction of plant used for retarded menstruation.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum sp.
Mare's Tail
Costanoan Drug, Contraceptive
Decoction of plant used as a contraceptive.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Equisetum sp.
Mare's Tail
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for bladder ailments.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of heated leaves applied to the forehead for headaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of plant used for rheumatism.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13