Poaceae Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve

Giant Wildrye

Paiute - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 67

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Scientific name: Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
USDA symbol: LECO12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Sharp edges of leaf blades used to scrape granulated eyelids.

RECRD: 85326 id: 20094

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