Polypodiaceae Polypodium californicum Kaulfuss
California Polypody
Wailaki - Drug, Dermatological 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 303
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Polypodium californicum Kaulfuss
Scientific name: Polypodium californicum Kaulfuss
USDA symbol: POCA12 (
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Common names: California Polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Wailaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Root juice rubbed on sores.
RECRD: 92041 id: 28977