Eriodictyon trichocalyx Hairy yerba santa (Hydrophyllaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Eriodictyon trichocalyx
Hairy yerba santa
Evergreen shrub
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The Eriodictyon trichocalyx plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Mexico. It is a member of the Hydrophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hairy yerba santa.

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Latin Name:  Eriodictyon trichocalyx
Common Name:  Hairy yerba santa
Family:  Hydrophyllaceae
Author:  A.A.Heller.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry hills[200].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are blood purifier and febrifuge[257]. A poultice of the freshly pounded leaves has been applied to relieve the pain of rheumatic joints[257]. A decoction of the leaves has been taken internally to treat TB, sore throats, rheumatism, asthma, catarrh, fevers, coughs and colds[257].

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