Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum (Desv.) Underwood ex Heller

Western Brackenfern

Iroquois - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 34

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum (Desv.) Underwood ex Heller
USDA symbol: PTAQL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Rhizomes, raspberry leaves and wheat flour given to cows at birthing.

RECRD: 50006 id: 31515

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