Asteraceae Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
Miwok - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 174
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Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: WYAN (
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Common names: California Compassplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a bath for fever.
RECRD: 20324 id: 43594