Boraginaceae Hackelia virginiana (L.) I.M. Johnston

Beggarslice

Iroquois - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 420

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Scientific name: Hackelia virginiana (L.) I.M. Johnston
USDA symbol: HAVI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Beggarslice
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Plants used around potatoes to keep bugs off.

RECRD: 88429 id: 16403

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