Liliaceae Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.

Common Beargrass

Blackfoot - Drug, Hemostat

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: Hemostat
Notes: Grated roots used for bleeding.

RECRD: 60586 id: 43709

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