Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
Thompson - Other, Good Luck Charm
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: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Plant used as a charm for good luck in gambling.
RECRD: 81502 id: 3947