Latin name:
Geocaulon lividum
(Richardson) Fernald Syn.: Comandra lividum Richardson
Botanical family:
Santalaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
northern comandra, false toadflax (Eng.)
comandre livide (Fr.)
sasjie (Chipewyan)
Uses:
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Medicinal plant [Cree: 42].
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Fruits :
Used for persistent chest trouble [Dene 13; Chipewyan 92].