Papaveraceae Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
Mahuna - Drug, Poison
Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 34
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Eschscholzia californica Cham.
Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica Cham.
USDA symbol: ESCAC (
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Common names: California Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Plant considered poisonous.
RECRD: 85928 id: 14377