Poison Flag

About

Common Names

Poison Flag / Lib Sceimo (Waejir)

Classification

Herbaceous Flower

Description

A lovely blue-and white multi-petalled flower found on this blade leaved marsh plant.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

• Narcotic - The root contains a narcotic substance.
• Purgative - The flowers of this plant are an excellent purgative.

Other

• Poison - The outer skin of the root is poisonous if ingested and will cause severe cramping and intestinal pain.

History

Cultural

Religious