Rosaceae Geum triflorum var. ciliatum (Pursh) Fassett
Old Man's Whiskers
Blackfoot - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 48
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Geum triflorum var. ciliatum (Pursh) Fassett
Scientific name: Geum triflorum var. ciliatum (Pursh) Fassett
USDA symbol: GETRC2 (
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Common names: Old Man's Whiskers
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of roots taken to build the blood.
RECRD: 2351 id: 15953