Latin name:
Lilium canadense
L.
Botanical family:
Liliaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
Canada lily, wild yellow lily (Eng.)
lis du Canada (Fr.)
walbatweka.'gil (Malecite)
winabojo'bikwûk' (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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Roots :
Used in stomach disorders [Algonquin 69]. Given with Viburum lantago in irregular menstruation [Malecite 65]. Decoction used externally to cure bites of poisonous reptiles [Ojibwa 47].