Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
Thompson - Drug, Love Medicine
Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 507
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Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (
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Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Plant used as a charm by women 'to gain the affection of men.'
RECRD: 81500 id: 3942