Malvaceae Malva neglecta Wallr.
Common Mallow
Iroquois - Drug, Emetic
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 385
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Malva neglecta Wallr.
Scientific name: Malva neglecta Wallr.
USDA symbol: MANE (
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Common names: Common Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of smashed plant taken to vomit for a love medicine.
RECRD: 89415 id: 22321