— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum), a shrub native to California and Oregon, belongs to the Hydrophyllaceae family. Yerba Santa (Latin: Eriodictyon californicum, family Asteroceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yerba Santa is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Yerba Santa is a member of the Asteroceae family native to CAL and ORE. Yerba Santa thrives in full sun and prefers light, sandy soils with a pH of 7-8.
Yerba Santa grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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