Haloragaceae Myriophyllum sibiricum Komarov

Shortspike Watermilfoil

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 5l

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Scientific name: Myriophyllum sibiricum Komarov
USDA symbol: MYSI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shortspike Watermilfoil
Family: Haloragaceae
Family (APG): Haloragaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of plant taken as a strong emetic.

RECRD: 50080 id: 23579

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