Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Garryaceae - Silk Tassel Family


Silk Tassel Bush

Garrya flavescens var. pallida, G. fremontii

Leaves contain garryine, an alkaloid which has medicinal uses, but are not good to eat.

Garrya fremontii
CalFlora Record




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