Apiaceae Lomatium triternatum (Pursh) Coult. & Rose

Nineleaf Biscuitroot

Blackfoot - Other, Hide Preparation

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 115

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Scientific name: Lomatium triternatum (Pursh) Coult. & Rose
USDA symbol: LOTRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Nineleaf Biscuitroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hide Preparation
Notes: Fruits used during the tanning process of animal pelts to keep them from smelling.

RECRD: 4074 id: 21063

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