Matilija poppy (Romneya Coulteri)
by jadecricket
a while ago
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Matilija poppy (Romneya Coulteri). This is a rare find for Eugene! It's native to Southern California. The medicinal parts are the leaves and flower. Gather in May through late July, dry, and discard the large stems (Michael Moore, Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest, p. 179). The herb is a quality anti-microbial. The powdered herb is a quality first aid. Apply directly to the wounds (Moore, 179).
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