Asteraceae Silphium laciniatum L.

Compassplant

Pawnee - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132

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Scientific name: Silphium laciniatum L.
USDA symbol: SILAL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Compassplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Dried root burned during storms to act as a charm against lightning.

RECRD: 95212 id: 38013

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