Typhaceae Typha angustifolia L.

Narrowleaf Cattail

Malecite - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257

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Scientific name: Typha angustifolia L.
USDA symbol: TYAN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Narrowleaf Cattail
Family: Typhaceae
Family (APG): Typhaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of one root used for gravel.

RECRD: 44155 id: 41117

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