devilsclub
Araliaceae

devilsclub

Fatsia horrida (Sm.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex W.H. Brewer & S. Watson

Habitat: Moist to wet, shady sites; foothills to montane; Alberta, Canada to Montana
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Cheyenne

Root mixed with tobacco and smoked for headache Additional commentary: The root of this plant can be mixed with tobacco and smoked to work as an analgesic, particularly used for headaches. It is also referred to as Fatsia horrida.498

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: root

Distribution: Moist to wet, shady sites; foothills to montane; Alberta, Canada to Montana