Iridaceae Iris missouriensis Nutt.
Rocky Mountain Iris
Nevada Indian - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47
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Iris missouriensis Nutt.
Scientific name: Iris missouriensis Nutt.
USDA symbol: IRMI (
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Common names: Rocky Mountain Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Nevada Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for kidney troubles.
RECRD: 2327 id: 18031