Liliaceae Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.

Common Beargrass

Blackfoot - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 25

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Scientific name: Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: XETE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Beargrass
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds.

RECRD: 60587 id: 43708

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