The bulbs were recognized as being edible (PB, JP), though 
they were apparently not used very often. 
Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng. — (Yellowbells) 
qawxe?e (PB, JP, AV, 
CW) 
The corms were collected in May at about the same time as 
bitterroot, and were washed and often eaten withit (RD, AP, JP, 
AV, CW). 
Veratrum viride Ait. — (Hellebore) 
steso?o (AP, JP, AV, CW): the name 
pertains to “sneeze” 
The root was employed as a decongestant. Powder from the 
dried roots was sniffed into the nose, the resulting sneezing clear- 
ing up the nasal passages (AP, RS, AV, CW). As this medicine 
had a powerful reaction, it was not given to children (AV). 
Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. — (Beargrass) 
selchestiye? (PB, AP, AV, 
CW): pertains to bad or 
sore 
The roots were boiled to make a decoction which was applied 
to the scalp; it was thought to act as a hair restorer (RD). 
Zygadenus elegans Pursh — (Death camas) 
1?westen (PB, AP, AV, CW) 
The bulbs were recognized as poisonous and were avoided (PB, 
RD, AV). 
ORCHIDACEAE 
Goodyera oblongifolia Raf. — (Rattlesnake-plantain) 
nche?ews (PB, AP, AV, CW): 
“to pry open or apart” 
The epidermal layer of the leaf was peeled off; the leaf was then 
plastered on burns, cuts, boils and sores (PB, RD, AP, RS, R-H, 
AV, CW). It acted to draw the pus out (PB). 
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