Nyctaginaceae Mirabilis nyctaginea (Michx.) MacM.

Heartleaf Four O'clock

Pawnee - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 78

View all documented uses for Mirabilis nyctaginea (Michx.) MacM.

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Scientific name: Mirabilis nyctaginea (Michx.) MacM.
USDA symbol: MINY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Heartleaf Four O'clock
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Family (APG): Nyctaginaceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Dried, ground root applied to baby's sore mouth.

RECRD: 89793 id: 23072

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