Ranunculaceae Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels
Pacific Anemone
Blackfoot - Drug, Abortifacient
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60
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Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels
Scientific name: Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels
USDA symbol: ANMUH2 (
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Common names: Pacific Anemone
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Plant used to cause abortions.
RECRD: 3630 id: 31593