Erysimum capitatum Coastal wallflower (Cruciferae)

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Erysimum capitatum
Coastal wallflower
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The Erysimum capitatum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Indiana, south to Texas and California. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coastal wallflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. asperum. (Nutt.)DC. Cheiranthus capitatus.

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Latin Name:  Erysimum capitatum
Common Name:  Coastal wallflower
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Douglas.)Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found in many habitats from southern British Columbia to California at 750 - 3600 metres[155]. Open dry flats and hillsides, from the lowest valleys to about 3,000 metres in the mountains[212].

Medicinal Information: A preventative against sun burn, the plant was ground up then mixed with water and applied to the skin[213]. It relieves the pain caused by overexposure to heat[155]. A poultice of the whole pounded plant has been applied to open fresh wounds and rheumatic joints[257]. An infusion of the whole plant has been used as a wash on aching muscles[257]. The crushed leaves have been sniffed as a treatment for headaches[257]. A poultice of the warmed root has been applied to treat the pain of toothache[257]. An infusion of the crushed seed has been drunk and used externally in the treatment of stomach or bowel cramps[257].

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