Asteraceae Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.

Douglas' Groundsel

Kawaiisu - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 63

View all documented uses for Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.

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Scientific name: Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
USDA symbol: SEFLD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Groundsel
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as a strong laxative and could cause death.

RECRD: 95106 id: 37664

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