Asteraceae Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
Hairy Leafcup
Iroquois - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 467
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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: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for fevers.
RECRD: 92035 id: 38159