Iridaceae Iris versicolor L.

Harlequin Blueflag

Ponca - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 72

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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: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Rootstock used to medicate 'eye-water.'

RECRD: 87905 id: 18115

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