Latin name:
Veratrum viride
Aiton Syn.: V. eschscholtzii A. Gray
Botanical family:
Liliaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
false or indian hellebore (Eng.)
vérâtre vert, tabac du diable, hellébore (Fr.)
Uses:
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Roots :
Febrifugal, depressant and stirnutatory [Cree 74]. Used as an emetic [Dene 98].