Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum

Purplestem Aster

Chippewa - Drug, Hunting Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 376

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Scientific name: Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum
USDA symbol: SYPUP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Purplestem Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hunting Medicine
Notes: Root tendrils smoked with tobacco as a charm to attract game.

RECRD: 43054 id: 39202

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