Poaceae Paspalidium geminatum var. paludivagum (A.S. Hitchc. & Chase) Gould
Egyptian Panicum
Seminole - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 166
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Paspalidium geminatum var. paludivagum (A.S. Hitchc. & Chase) Gould
Scientific name: Paspalidium geminatum var. paludivagum (A.S. Hitchc. & Chase) Gould
USDA symbol: PAGEP (
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Common names: Egyptian Panicum
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Plant used for snake sickness: itchy skin.
RECRD: 61661 id: 25568