Scrophulariaceae Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.

Scarlet Indian Paintbrush

Bella Coola - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 210

View all documented uses for Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.

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Scientific name: Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: CAMIM5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Flowers used in young girls' games.

RECRD: 47902 id: 8501

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