Datiscaceae Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
Durango Root
Costanoan - Drug, Throat 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 9
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Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
Scientific name: Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill.
USDA symbol: DAGL2 (
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Common names: Durango Root
Family: Datiscaceae
Family (APG): Datiscaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used for sore throat and swollen tonsils.
RECRD: 84930 id: 12083