Cactaceae Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
Peyote
Winnebago - 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 104105
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Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
Scientific name: Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
USDA symbol: LOWI (
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Common names: Peyote
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Winnebago
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Plant revered and used in important ritual and ceremonial sacraments.
RECRD: 89181 id: 21263