Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L.

Mayapple

Iroquois - Other, Fertilizer

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 331

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Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum L.
USDA symbol: POPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mayapple
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fertilizer
Notes: Root mixed with water for sprouting corn, a 'corn medicine.'

RECRD: 91877 id: 28704

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