Sarraceniaceae Sarracenia purpurea L.
Purple Pitcherplant
Iroquois - Drug, Love Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343
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Sarracenia purpurea L.
Scientific name: Sarracenia purpurea L.
USDA symbol: SAPUP6 (
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Common names: Purple Pitcherplant
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Family (APG): Sarraceniaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Powdered plant sprinkled on person for a lovemedicine.
RECRD: 94901 id: 37192