Polygonaceae Eriogonum umbellatum Torr.

Sulphur Wildbuckwheat

Paiute - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 317

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Scientific name: Eriogonum umbellatum Torr.
USDA symbol: ERUMU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sulphur Wildbuckwheat
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for colds.

RECRD: 85848 id: 14176

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