Asteraceae Liatris scariosa var. scariosa

Devil's Bite

Pawnee - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133134

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Scientific name: Liatris scariosa var. scariosa
USDA symbol: LISCS3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Devil's Bite
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves and corms given to children for diarrhea.

RECRD: 88670 id: 20158

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