Primulaceae Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia (Hook.) Hult‚n
Broadleaf Starflower
Cowlitz - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45
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Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia (Hook.) Hult‚n
Scientific name: Trientalis borealis ssp. latifolia (Hook.) Hult‚n
USDA symbol: TRBOL (
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Common names: Broadleaf Starflower
Family: Primulaceae
Family (APG): Primulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cowlitz
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of plant juice used as an eyewash.
RECRD: 96330 id: 40586