Liliaceae Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.

Meadow Deathcamas

Montana Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 27

View all documented uses for Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.

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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: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of cooked, mashed bulbs applied to boils.

RECRD: 10298 id: 44592

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