Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.

Western Columbine

Quileute - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30

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Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of chewed leaves or milky pulp from scraped roots applied to sores.

RECRD: 81498 id: 3932