Iridaceae Sisyrinchium bellum S. Wats.
Western Blueeyed Grass
Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 24
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Sisyrinchium bellum S. Wats.
Scientific name: Sisyrinchium bellum S. Wats.
USDA symbol: SIBE (
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Common names: Western Blueeyed Grass
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of washed roots taken for upset stomach, heartburn and ulcers.
RECRD: 767 id: 38115