Ranunculaceae Aquilegia canadensis L.
Red Columbine
Ponca - Other, Incense & Fragrance
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82
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Aquilegia canadensis L.
Scientific name: Aquilegia canadensis L.
USDA symbol: AQCA (
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Common names: Red Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Incense & Fragrance
Notes: Crushed seeds spread among clothing and used as perfume, especially by bachelors.
RECRD: 31315 id: 3916