Liliaceae Allium brevistylum S. Wats.
Shortstyle Onion
Cheyenne - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 171
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Allium brevistylum S. Wats.
Scientific name: Allium brevistylum S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ALBR2 (
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Common names: Shortstyle Onion
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of ground roots and stems applied and infusion used as a wash for carbuncles.
RECRD: 1930 id: 2047