Apiaceae Sanicula crassicaulis Poepp. ex DC.

Pacific Blacksnakeroot

Mendocino Indian - Other, Good Luck Charm

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 373

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Scientific name: Sanicula crassicaulis Poepp. ex DC.
USDA symbol: SACRC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Blacksnakeroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Roots chewed, rubbed on the body and used for good luck in gambling.

RECRD: 43344 id: 37071

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