Rosaceae Spiraea splendens var. splendens
Mountain Spirea
Blackfoot - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68
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Spiraea splendens var. splendens
Scientific name: Spiraea splendens var. splendens
USDA symbol: SPSPS (
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Common names: Mountain Spirea
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of root used as an enema.
RECRD: 3707 id: 38749