Loasaceae Mentzelia laevicaulis (Dougl. ex Hook.) Torr. & Gray

Smoothstem Blazingstar

Montana Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 16

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Scientific name: Mentzelia laevicaulis (Dougl. ex Hook.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: MELAL3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smoothstem Blazingstar
Family: Loasaceae
Family (APG): Loasaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves applied as a lotion for certain skin diseases.

RECRD: 10132 id: 22904

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