Liliaceae Maianthemum dilatatum (Wood) A. Nels. & J.F. Macbr.
Twoleaf False Solomon's Seal
Nitinaht - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 86
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Maianthemum dilatatum (Wood) A. Nels. & J.F. Macbr.
Scientific name: Maianthemum dilatatum (Wood) A. Nels. & J.F. Macbr.
USDA symbol: MADI (
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Common names: Twoleaf False Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves used for sores, boils, cuts and wounds.
RECRD: 47208 id: 22054