Poaceae Andropogon floridanus Scribn.
Florida Bluestem
Seminole - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 227
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Andropogon floridanus Scribn.
Scientific name: Andropogon floridanus Scribn.
USDA symbol: ANFL (
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Common names: Florida Bluestem
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant taken for wolf sickness: vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and frequent urination.
RECRD: 61878 id: 3288