Boraginaceae FAMILY
Eriodictyon californicum
Eriodictyon californicum
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Eriodictyon californicum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2.25 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouth-western N. America - Oregon to California.
HabitatDry mountain slopes at altitudes up to 1,200 metres[ 254 Title The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Publication Author Chevallier. A. Publisher Dorling Kindersley. London Year 1996 ISBN 9-780751-303148 Description An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world. ].