Liliaceae Veratrum viride Ait.
American False Hellebore
Cowlitz - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 24
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Veratrum viride Ait.
Scientific name: Veratrum viride Ait.
USDA symbol: VEVI (
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Common names: American False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cowlitz
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied for pain.
RECRD: 96890 id: 42661