Ranunculaceae Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
Blackfoot - Other, Insecticide
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35
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Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Scientific name: Thalictrum occidentale Gray
USDA symbol: THOC (
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Common names: Western Meadowrue
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Seeds and leaves placed among clothing or other possessions as an insect repellant.
RECRD: 60635 id: 39728