Asteraceae Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
Hairy Leafcup
Iroquois - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 468
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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Dried roots used as fumigant for ghosts.
RECRD: 92034 id: 38158