Asteraceae Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt.

Pale Purple Coneflower

Sioux - Other, Protection

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 38

View all documented uses for Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: ECPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pale Purple Coneflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Sioux
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Juice used by 'jugglers' for protection in handling hot meat.

RECRD: 45350 id: 12858

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