Liliaceae Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.
Meadow Deathcamas
Shuswap - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 55
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Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.
Scientific name: Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ZIVEV (
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Common names: Meadow Deathcamas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Shuswap
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of plant applied to sore legs.
RECRD: 97609 id: 44604