LEGUMINOSAE BAPTISIA 



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dull pains in the region of the liver, especially at the site of the gall-bladder; face sallow, 

 with burning cheeks; constant pain and aching in the abdomen, followed by marked dis- 

 tention, and soreness on pressure. 



According to Dr. Hughes, Baptisia excites true primary pyrexia in the 

 human subject. This pyrexia is very much like that of the early stages of 

 typhoid. 



Baptisia leucantha T. & G. Large White Wild Indigo 



A smooth, erect perennial herb, petioled leaves; leaflets obtuse, rounded, or 

 sometimes slightly emarginate; stipules deciduous; racemes lateral; flowers 

 white or cream color. Prairies and alluvial soils, Ont. to Minn., to Fla. and La. 



Poisonous properties. According to Hyams it is a violent emetic and 

 cathartic when taken in large doses and in small doses a mild laxative. 



Baptisia bracteata (Muhl.) Ell. Large-bracted Wild Indigo 



Perhaps more common in sandy soil in the west than B. leucantha. It is 

 also shorter and flowers earlier in the season. Prairies, Mich, to Minn., La., Tex. 



Poisonous properties. Dr. Schaffner states that the blue wild indigo and 

 the yellow wild indigo are emetic, and that the latter species is regarded as 



Fig. 298. Wild Indigo (Baptisia leucantha). 

 This plant is a native of prairies and alluvial 

 soils. Said to be poisonous. (Ada Hayden.) 



