Poaceae Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
Common Reed
Iroquois - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 18
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Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
Scientific name: Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
USDA symbol: PHAU7 (
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Common names: Common Reed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Decoction of rootstocks and bottle brush grass used as medicine to soak corn seeds before planting.
RECRD: 7590 id: 26583