Apiaceae
eltrot
Heracleum sphondylium L. ssp. montanum (Schleich. ex Gaudin) Briq.
Indigenous Names: He stape anoe ste, Not given (Meaning: Not given)
Medicinal Documentation
Arapaho
Used medicinally, but no details are available
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Cheyenne
Artifacts/Material use: Hollow stems made into whistles and used for romantic purposes at night. Additional commentary: This species has also been called Heracleum lanatum and Heracleum sphondylium.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: stems, Not specified in the literature
Distribution: Moist, open or shaded sites; plains to sub-alpine; Alaska to New Mexico