Liliaceae Lilium philadelphicum L.

Wood Lily

Iroquois - Drug, Love Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 282

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Scientific name: Lilium philadelphicum L.
USDA symbol: LIPHP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wood Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: 'Dry plants in sun, if twists together, wife is unfaithful; determines love.'

RECRD: 88702 id: 20300

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