Geraniaceae
Richardson's geranium
Geranium richardsonii Fisch. & Trautv.
Indigenous Names: Matomene-heseeo?otse, Matomene-vo?estse
Medicinal Documentation
Cheyenne
Infusion of dried roots taken or powdered leaves used as snuff for nosebleed Additional commentary: The pulverized leaf was rubbed on the nose and the powder snuffed into the nostrils to stop a nosebleed. The roots, dried and pulverized, also make a medicinal infusion drunk by the patient.312
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: roots_or_leaves
Distribution: Moist, partially shaded sites; foothills to montane; Northwest Territory, Canada to New Mexico