Lamiaceae Monarda fistulosa L.

Wildbergamot Beebalm

Blackfoot - Other, Tools

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: Monarda fistulosa L.
USDA symbol: MOBR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wildbergamot Beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Dried flowerheads used to apply water to a green hide to make it easier to scrape the hide.

RECRD: 4080 id: 23195

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