Iridaceae Iris versicolor L.

Harlequin Blueflag

Delaware - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 36

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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: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Roots used for kidney disorders.

RECRD: 42749 id: 18079

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