Latin name:
Prenanthes alba
L.
Botanical family:
Asteraceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
Lion's foot, white lettuce (Eng.)
prenanthe blanche (Fr.)
dado'cabodji'bik, weca'wûs wa'ckwînêsk (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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"Milk" used as a diuretic [Ojibwa: 87].
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Roots :
Powdered and put in a broth used in confinement [Ojibwa 47]. Used as a "female remedy" [Ojibwa 87].