Liliaceae Veratrum viride Ait.

American False Hellebore

Okanagon - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40

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Scientific name: Veratrum viride Ait.
USDA symbol: VEVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American False Hellebore
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of dried, burned roots taken for blood disorders.

RECRD: 96914 id: 42726