Asteraceae Solidago californica Nutt.
California Goldenrod
Diegueno - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 43
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Solidago californica Nutt.
Scientific name: Solidago californica Nutt.
USDA symbol: SOCA5 (
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Common names: California Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves and stems used to wash the hair to prevent falling hair.
RECRD: 2562 id: 38379