Ericaceae Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Pomo - Other, Soap

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 375

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry
USDA symbol: ARMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Whiteleaf Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Leaves boiled and the yellowish red extract used as a cleansing body wash.

RECRD: 43363 id: 4411

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