Cactaceae Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
Peyote
Blackfoot - Other, Ceremonial Items
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 45
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Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
Scientific name: Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
USDA symbol: LOWI (
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Common names: Peyote
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Plant used in ceremonial rites of the Native American Church.
RECRD: 60676 id: 21240