Latin name:
Symphyotrichum ciliolatum
(Lindl.) A. Löve & D. Löve Syn.: Aster ciliolatus Lindl.
Botanical family:
Asteraceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
lindley's aster (Eng.)
aster ciliolé (Fr.)
mistaskewusk, amowusk (Cree)
Uses:
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Roots :
Tea used to treat pink eye (conjunctivitis). Ground and applied topically to stop bleeding from cuts [Metis 13].