Iridaceae Iris versicolor L.

Harlequin Blueflag

Cree, Hudson Bay - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Holmes, E.M., 1884, Medicinal Plants Used by Cree Indians, Hudson's Bay Territory, The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions 15:302-304, page 303

View all documented uses for Iris versicolor L.

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Scientific name: Iris versicolor L.
USDA symbol: IRVE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Harlequin Blueflag
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Hudson Bay
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Plant used to increase the flow of bile.

RECRD: 87871 id: 18075

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