Araceae Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John
American Skunkcabbage
Skokomish - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 22
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Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John
Scientific name: Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John
USDA symbol: LYAM3 (
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Common names: American Skunkcabbage
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Skokomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Leaves used for headaches.
RECRD: 89342 id: 21674