Cactaceae Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.

Peyote

Ponca - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 48

View all documented uses for Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.

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Scientific name: Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult.
USDA symbol: LOWI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Peyote
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Flesh dried into 'buttons' and eaten during religious ceremonies.

RECRD: 9504 id: 21262

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