Liliaceae Clintonia borealis (Ait.) Raf.
Yellow Bluebeadlily
Iroquois - Drug, Heart Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 283
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Clintonia borealis (Ait.) Raf.
Scientific name: Clintonia borealis (Ait.) Raf.
USDA symbol: CLBO3 (
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Common names: Yellow Bluebeadlily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for the heart.
RECRD: 84246 id: 10400