Ranunculaceae Anemone virginiana L.
Tall Thimbleweed
Iroquois - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
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Anemone virginiana L.
Scientific name: Anemone virginiana L.
USDA symbol: ANVIV2 (
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Common names: Tall Thimbleweed
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Roots placed under the pillow to dream the truth about wife's crookedness.
RECRD: 81201 id: 3361