Yerba Santa

[edit] Plant Name and Description

Latin: Eriodictyon californicum

Family: Waterleaf

Yerba Santa is an evergreen shrub bearing dark green, leathery leaves that are oblong to lanceolate. Clusters of small, tubular, whitish-lavender flowers bloom from May to July, depending on the elevation. (Full description)

[edit] Landscape Type

Shrub

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[edit] Medicinal Use

Colds, Coughs and Sore Throats

Decongestant

Poison Oak

Rheumatism and Sore Muscles

Strength

Wounds

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[edit] Habitat

Below 5,500 ft on dry, flat areas, slopes or ridges

[edit] Collection Season

All Seasons: Leaves