Eriodictyon

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Eriodictyon

Description Eriodictyon, also known as yerba santa, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to western North America, particularly California and Oregon. The name “yerba santa” is Spanish for “holy herb,” as it was used by Native Americans for medicinal and spiritual purposes. There are several species of Eriodictyon, including E. californicum, E. trichocalyx,…