Lesquerella intermedia
Bladder Pod
a member of the Lesquerella genus in the family Brassicaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Lesquerella
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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The root has been rubbed on the abdomen when the uterus fails to contract after childbirth[1]. The root has been eaten, and a poultice of the chewed root applied, in the treatment of snakebites[1]. A poultice of the roots has been used to treat sore eyes[1].
Environment
- Range
- South-western N. America.
- Habitat
- Not known
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Cultivation
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References
Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9