Iridaceae Iris missouriensis Nutt.

Rocky Mountain Iris

Great Basin Indian - Drug, Toothache Remedy

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

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Scientific name: Iris missouriensis Nutt.
USDA symbol: IRMI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rocky Mountain Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Root put in a hollow tooth for toothaches.

RECRD: 2325 id: 18025

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