Scrophulariaceae Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schlecht.
California Figwort
Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 49
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Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schlecht.
Scientific name: Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: SCCAC (
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Common names: California Figwort
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of fresh, warm leaves used to draw a boil to a head.
RECRD: 825 id: 37563