Rhamnaceae Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 368
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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Bark used for kidney troubles.
RECRD: 93361 id: 15059