Liliaceae Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.

Meadow Deathcamas

Klamath - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 93

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Scientific name: Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ZIVEV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Meadow Deathcamas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Roots mixed with rootstocks of blue flag and used for vomiting.

RECRD: 20392 id: 44583

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