Lamiaceae Lycopus virginicus L.
Virginia Waterhorehound
Iroquois - Drug, Poison
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 426
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Lycopus virginicus L.
Scientific name: Lycopus virginicus L.
USDA symbol: LYVI4 (
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Common names: Virginia Waterhorehound
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Roots and leaves considered poisonous.
RECRD: 89280 id: 21540