Ranunculaceae Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.
Western White Clematis
Great Basin Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47
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Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.
Scientific name: Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: CLLIL2 (
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Common names: Western White Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Roots used to make a shampoo.
RECRD: 2339 id: 10214