Liliaceae Erythronium americanum Ker-Gawl.

American Troutlily

Cherokee - Drug, Hunting Medicine

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 43

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Scientific name: Erythronium americanum Ker-Gawl.
USDA symbol: ERAMA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Troutlily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hunting Medicine
Notes: Root chewed and spit into river to make fish bite.

RECRD: 85918 id: 14334

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