Ranunculaceae Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
Western Blue Virginsbower
Blackfoot - Drug, Veterinary Aid
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88
View all documented uses for
Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
Scientific name: Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
USDA symbol: CLOCO (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Blue Virginsbower
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant given to horses as a diuretic.
RECRD: 3920 id: 10270