Rhamnaceae Ceanothus leucodermis Greene
Chaparral Whitethorn
Diegueno - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 15
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Ceanothus leucodermis Greene
Scientific name: Ceanothus leucodermis Greene
USDA symbol: CELE2 (
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Common names: Chaparral Whitethorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Leaves picked when only the leaves were out, boiled and used as a wash for itch.
RECRD: 2437 id: 8666