Asteraceae Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Rush Skeletonplant
Omaha - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 136
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Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Scientific name: Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
USDA symbol: LYJU (
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Common names: Rush Skeletonplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of stems used as a wash for sore eyes.
RECRD: 89289 id: 21574