Cucurbitaceae Marah fabaceus (Naud.) Naud. ex Greene

California Manroot

Pomo - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 14

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Scientific name: Marah fabaceus (Naud.) Naud. ex Greene
USDA symbol: MAFAF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Manroot
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Pounded nuts and grease rubbed on the head for falling hair.

RECRD: 89437 id: 22379

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