Hydrophyllaceae Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
Costanoan - Drug, Eye Medicine
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 13
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Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
Scientific name: Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
USDA symbol: ERCA6 (
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Common names: California Yerbasanta
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of plant used as an eyewash.
RECRD: 85665 id: 13867