Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Ponca - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70

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Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Blades of grass used as garlands in mystery ceremonies.

RECRD: 80544 id: 1372

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