Eriodictyon trichocalyx var. lanatum
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San Diego yerbasanta, Hairy yerba santa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriodictyon trichocalyx is a species of flowering plant in the family Namaceae known by the common name hairy yerba santa.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the Boraginaceae family with distinctive wavy-haired stems and white flowers. It grows in open pine forests of temperate regions at elevations between 300-2,200 m.
Edible Uses
The leaves are consumed as a drink. Traditionally, leaves and honey are boiled down into a syrup eaten by children.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and honey are boiled down into a syrup eaten by children.
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Medicinal Uses
The Cahuilla people of California used it to treat coughs, colds, sore throats, asthma, tuberculosis, and catarrh. It was also used as a liniment and a poultice. The Cahuilla also used it as a tea bath, where it relieved rheumatism, tired limbs, fevers, and sores. The Chumash also used it as a liniment for the feet and chest.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in open pine forests between 300-2,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
Also put in the family Hydrophyllaceae.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 220
