Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Wailaki - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 319

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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Wailaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Poultice of roasted bulbs used antiseptically for sores.

RECRD: 83954 id: 9745

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