Liliaceae Veratrum californicum Dur.

California False Hellebore

Paiute - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 196

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Scientific name: Veratrum californicum Dur.
USDA symbol: VECAC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of dried, pounded roots applied to bruises.

RECRD: 96841 id: 42584

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