Re: REF: historical info on native irises
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] REF: historical info on native irises
- From: J* a* C* W*
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 19:10:56 -0600
From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" <jcwalters@bridgernet.com>
> From: Dennis Kramb <dkramb@badbear.com>
>
> "Iris cristata: the roots of this species when chewed are very
remarkable;
> they at first occasion have a pleasant sweet taste, which in a few
minutes
> turns to a burning sensation, by far more pungent than capsicum.
>
> and how Iris missouriensis was used
> for toothaches!
Dennis,
It sounds like ol' Iris cristata might make a body forget all about a
toothache, too! (-:
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
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