Asteraceae Pterocaulon virgatum (L.) DC.
Wand Blackroot
Seminole - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 271
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Pterocaulon virgatum (L.) DC.
Scientific name: Pterocaulon virgatum (L.) DC.
USDA symbol: PTVI2 (
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Common names: Wand Blackroot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots used for persistent backache.
RECRD: 62051 id: 31562