Liliaceae Fritillaria atropurpurea Nutt.
Spotted Missionbells
Ute - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1909, Some Plant Names of the Ute Indians, American Anthropologist 11:27-40, page 34
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Fritillaria atropurpurea Nutt.
Scientific name: Fritillaria atropurpurea Nutt.
USDA symbol: FRAT (
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Common names: Spotted Missionbells
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Ute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Decoction of bulbs and roots used as medicine.
RECRD: 4530 id: 15354