California Compassplant

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photo by Suzanne53 used under Creative Commons


Scientific name: Wythia angustifolia

Common name: California Compassplant

Use: Dermatological aid

Method: Poultice of pounded root lather used to draw blisters.

From: BRIT

Reference: Bocek, B. R. 1984, 38(2) 240-255, pg 27

Vascular plants: 25

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