Ericaceae Arbutus menziesii Pursh
Pacific Madrone
Pomo, Little Lakes - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 374
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Arbutus menziesii Pursh
Scientific name: Arbutus menziesii Pursh
USDA symbol: ARME (
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Common names: Pacific Madrone
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Little Lakes
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as a cold medicine.
RECRD: 81693 id: 4222