Asteraceae Erigeron peregrinus ssp. callianthemus (Greene) Cronq.
Subalpine Fleabane
Cheyenne - Drug, Stimulant
Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 187
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Erigeron peregrinus ssp. callianthemus (Greene) Cronq.
Scientific name: Erigeron peregrinus ssp. callianthemus (Greene) Cronq.
USDA symbol: ERPEC2 (
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Common names: Subalpine Fleabane
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Stimulant
Notes: Infusion of roots, stems and flowers used as steambath when dizzy and drowsy.
RECRD: 85635 id: 13767