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Menispermum canadense, the Canadian moonseed, common moonseed, or yellow parilla, is a flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae, native to eastern North America, from southern Canada south to northern Florida, and from the Atlantic coast west to Manitoba and Texas. [3] It occurs in thickets, moist woods, and the banks of streams.
Menispermum dauricum has been used to treat skin disorders, rheumatism, [7] and cervical cancer. [8] Menispermum canadense has been used in herbal medicine as a tonic, laxative, dermatological aid, venereal aid, and diuretic. [9] Yellow Medicine County in Minnesota is named after one of this plant's common names.
Menispermaceae (botanical Latin: 'moonseed family' from Greek mene 'crescent moon' and sperma 'seed') is a family of flowering plants.The alkaloid tubocurarine, a neuromuscular blocker and the active ingredient in the 'tube curare' form of the dart poison curare, is derived from the South American liana Chondrodendron tomentosum.
And the deadly Canadian moonseed (Menispermum canadense) can be confused with wild grape (Vitis spp.). Because its taste is so bitter, however, you’d likely spit it out, which is a good thing ...
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The river's name derives from the moonseed plant, Menispermum canadense, whose yellow root the native Dakota people used for medicinal purposes. [4] It was proposed in 1878 to create a new county, taken from the western portions of Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, and Lac qui Parle counties.
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