Liliaceae Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.

Meadow Deathcamas

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

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 321

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Scientific name: Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ZIVEV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Meadow Deathcamas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of mashed bulbs applied to rheumatism.

RECRD: 97600 id: 44586

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