Liliaceae Veratrum viride Ait.
American False Hellebore
Gitksan - Other, Good Luck Charm
Use documented by:
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J. and Beverley Anderson, 1988, Gitksan Traditional Medicine: Herbs And Healing, Journal of Ethnobiology 8(1):13-33, page 26
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Veratrum viride Ait.
Scientific name: Veratrum viride Ait.
USDA symbol: VEVI (
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Common names: American False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Gitksan
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Root pieces carried as amulets for luck in hunting and gambling.
RECRD: 43874 id: 42668