Ericaceae Arbutus menziesii Pursh

Pacific Madrone

Pomo - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 14

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Scientific name: Arbutus menziesii Pursh
USDA symbol: ARME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Madrone
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of bark used as a wash for skin sores.

RECRD: 81694 id: 4212

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