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Mugwort: A Natural Poison Oak Preventive
Plant Profile Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a perennial herb commonly found in areas of riparian habitat. It likes sunny, moist locations around creeks and rivers, but can also be found in areas of bright shade and the dappled light of … Continue reading
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Tagged Artemisia douglasiana, Chumash, Ethnobotany, Jan Timbrook, John P. Harrington, Mugwort, Poison oak, Pomo Kashaya, Reference, urushiol
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