Taxaceae Torreya californica Torr.
California Nutmeg
Costanoan - Drug, Gastrointestinal 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 6
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Torreya californica Torr.
Scientific name: Torreya californica Torr.
USDA symbol: TOCA (
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Common names: California Nutmeg
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Nuts chewed for indigestion.
RECRD: 96270 id: 40409