Saxifragaceae Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock

Beautiful Alumroot

Blackfoot - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47

View all documented uses for Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock

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Scientific name: Heuchera cylindrica var. glabella (Torr. & Gray) Wheelock
USDA symbol: HECYG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Beautiful Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Pounded roots used for sores.

RECRD: 2347 id: 17075

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