Agavaceae Yucca glauca Nutt.

Small Soapweed

Blackfoot - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80

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Scientific name: Yucca glauca Nutt.
USDA symbol: YUGLG2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Small Soapweed
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of grated roots used for sprains.

RECRD: 3848 id: 44072

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