Poaceae Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Common Reed

Blackfoot - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 22

View all documented uses for Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

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Scientific name: Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
USDA symbol: PHAU7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Reed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of whole plant taken as an emetic.

RECRD: 60562 id: 26571

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