Rosaceae Geum triflorum Pursh

Prairiesmoke

Blackfoot - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88

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Scientific name: Geum triflorum Pursh
USDA symbol: GETRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairiesmoke
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used for bleeding and promoted rapid healing on horse boils and castration wounds.

RECRD: 3926 id: 15935

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