Richardson's geranium
Geraniaceae

Richardson's geranium

Geranium richardsonii Fisch. & Trautv.

Indigenous Names: Matomene-heseeo?otse, Matomene-vo?estse
Habitat: Moist, partially shaded sites; foothills to montane; Northwest Territory, Canada to New Mexico
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

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