Onagraceae Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
Winecup Fairyfan
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 370
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Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
Scientific name: Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
USDA symbol: CLPUQ (
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Common names: Winecup Fairyfan
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a wash for sore eyes.
RECRD: 84172 id: 10114