Rhamnaceae Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological 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 22
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Frangula californica ssp. californica
Scientific name: Frangula californica ssp. californica
USDA symbol: FRCAC5 (
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Common names: California Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves used for poison oak dermatitis.
RECRD: 93349 id: 15046