Lamiaceae Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze
Yerba Buena
Mendocino Indian - Food, Substitution Food
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 383
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Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze
Scientific name: Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze
USDA symbol: CLDO2 (
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Common names: Yerba Buena
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Substitution Food
Notes: Slender, leafy vines made into rolls, dried and used as a substitute for tea.
RECRD: 0 id: 10378