Liliaceae Trillium sessile L.

Toadshade

Wailaki - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 329

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Scientific name: Trillium sessile L.
USDA symbol: TRSE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Toadshade
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Wailaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of bruised leaves and crushed roots applied to boils.

RECRD: 96377 id: 40722

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