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Object Number
77-23-10/12208
Display Title
Root, Anemopsis californica (Saururaceae)
Descriptions
Object Description
Root, Anemopsis californica (Saururaceae). Yerba Mansa; Pai Utes-cure of venereal; Indians of Arizona, Sonora in Mexico and Southern California- tea of roots and powder - venereal sores; cuts and sores; very astringent; wilted leaves applied to swelling; root peppery taste and odor
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Utah
Additional Geographic Terms
St. George?
Materials
Root
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Edward Palmer
(01/01/1877-10/01/1877)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(10/01/1877)
Expedition
Dr. Edward Palmer
(10/01/1877)
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