Ranunculaceae Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis

Western Blue Virginsbower

Blackfoot - Other, Protection

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 111

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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: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Flowers worn by children in their hair at night to keep ghosts away.

RECRD: 4051 id: 10272

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