Asteraceae Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.

Douglas' Groundsel

Costanoan - Drug, Kidney 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 27

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Scientific name: Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
USDA symbol: SEFLD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Groundsel
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant taken for a 'cold in the kidneys.'

RECRD: 95104 id: 37661

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