Malvaceae Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
Costanoan - Drug, Analgesic
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 8
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Malva nicaeensis All.
Scientific name: Malva nicaeensis All.
USDA symbol: MANI2 (
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Common names: Bull Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for migraine headaches.
RECRD: 89423 id: 22330