Rutaceae Ruta chalepensis L.
Fringed Rue
Costanoan - Drug, Orthopedic 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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Ruta chalepensis L.
Scientific name: Ruta chalepensis L.
USDA symbol: RUCH4 (
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Common names: Fringed Rue
Family: Rutaceae
Family (APG): Rutaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Plant used for paralysis.
RECRD: 94278 id: 35526