Ranunculaceae Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.

Western White Clematis

Jemez - Other, Decorations

Use documented by:
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 21

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Scientific name: Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: CLLIL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western White Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Jemez
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Plant used by the Koshares to decorate people and hats of performers in the summer and fall dances.

RECRD: 1839 id: 10216