Asteraceae Silphium perfoliatum L.

Cup Plant

Winnebago - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132

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Scientific name: Silphium perfoliatum L.
USDA symbol: SIPEP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cup Plant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Winnebago
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of root used as a ceremonial emetic.

RECRD: 95246 id: 38050

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