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Search Term(s): Chamaelirium luteum   (1 record found)

CHIONOGRAPHIDACEAE
Fairy-wand Family
Chamaelirium luteum  (fairy wand)   
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Chamaelirium: from the Greek chamai (dwarf) and lirion (lily); luteum: yellow
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich open woodlands
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Root. Used internally in tea, tincture, or capsule form for infertility especially due to minor imbalance of hormones, lower back and sacral pain, dysmennorhea, irritable bladder and menopausal mood swings. Also used for pelvic congestion and uterine prolapse, and to treat BPH in men when used in combination with other herbs.
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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