Liliaceae Zigadenus paniculatus (Nutt.) S. Wats.
Foothill Deathcamas
Paiute - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 149
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Zigadenus paniculatus (Nutt.) S. Wats.
Scientific name: Zigadenus paniculatus (Nutt.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ZIPA2 (
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Common names: Foothill Deathcamas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Poultice of bulb used for toothache.
RECRD: 97587 id: 44567