Liliaceae Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.

Meadow Deathcamas

Squaxin - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23

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: Squaxin
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Plant sometimes used as a violent emetic.

RECRD: 42257 id: 44606

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