Asteraceae Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
Hairy Leafcup
Cherokee - Drug, Other
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 42
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Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
Scientific name: Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
USDA symbol: SMUV (
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Common names: Hairy Leafcup
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Other
Notes: Plant used for rheumatism and 'white swelling.'
RECRD: 92024 id: 38155