Saxifragaceae Heuchera richardsonii R. Br.
Richardson's Alumroot
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40
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Heuchera richardsonii R. Br.
Scientific name: Heuchera richardsonii R. Br.
USDA symbol: HERI (
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Common names: Richardson's Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of root used to wash sore eyes.
RECRD: 5480 id: 17113