Poaceae Elymus canadensis L.
Canada Wildrye
Iroquois - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 19
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Elymus canadensis L.
Scientific name: Elymus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: ELCA4 (
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Common names: Canada Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plant with other plants used as medicine to soak corn seeds before planting.
RECRD: 7592 id: 13032