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Medicinal
In traditional herbal medicine:
Sedative[61]. An infusion of the roots has been used as a wash in the treatment of rheumatism[257].
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Geographical distribution
- Northern America, Eastern Canada
- Northern America, North-Central U.S.A.
- Northern America, Northeastern U.S.A.
- Northern America, South-Central U.S.A.
- Northern America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Saururus cernuus L.
Family: SAURURACEAEGenus: Saururus
Species: cernuus L.
Common names: Swamp Lily; Lizard's Tail
Distribution summary: E. Canada to Mexico
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Wet soil, fresh or slightly salt water to a depth of 50cm up to 500m
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: North America (A)
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal
