Asteraceae Echinacea angustifolia DC.

Blacksamson Echinacea

Dakota - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131

View all documented uses for Echinacea angustifolia DC.

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Scientific name: Echinacea angustifolia DC.
USDA symbol: ECANA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blacksamson Echinacea
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Juice used by jugglers as wash for arms, to protect against boiling water.

RECRD: 85214 id: 12759

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