Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
Karok - Drug, Panacea
Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 383
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Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (
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Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Plant used as steambath or burning bough to fumigate house for any sickness.
RECRD: 96653 id: 41626