Liliaceae Erythronium grandiflorum Pursh

Dogtooth Lily

Montana Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 11

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Scientific name: Erythronium grandiflorum Pursh
USDA symbol: ERGRG3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Dogtooth Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of crushed bulb-like roots applied to boils.

RECRD: 85922 id: 14340

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