Loasaceae Mentzelia laevicaulis (Dougl. ex Hook.) Torr. & Gray
Smoothstem Blazingstar
Montana Indian - Drug, Gastrointestinal 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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Mentzelia laevicaulis (Dougl. ex Hook.) Torr. & Gray
Scientific name: Mentzelia laevicaulis (Dougl. ex Hook.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: MELAL3 (
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Common names: Smoothstem Blazingstar
Family: Loasaceae
Family (APG): Loasaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken for stomach trouble.
RECRD: 10131 id: 22905