Asteraceae Leucanthemum vulgare Lam.
Oxeyedaisy
Mohegan - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey, 1945, Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians, Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123, page 121
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Leucanthemum vulgare Lam.
Scientific name: Leucanthemum vulgare Lam.
USDA symbol: LEVU (
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Common names: Oxeyedaisy
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Dandelion and white daisy used to make wines and taken as tonics.
RECRD: 83963 id: 19993