Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
Paiute - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 197
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Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (
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Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Leaves chewed for coughs.
RECRD: 81493 id: 3926