Asteraceae

dotted blazing star

Liatris punctata Hook.

Indigenous Names: tȟatéte čhaŋnúŋǧa, H-kon-a, AtaBitsәnoi

Habitat: Prairies and native pasture from Saskatchewan to Montana and south Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. Plants Parts Harvested: Roots; Various eco-zones and eco-niches Plants Parts Harvested: Whole plant; Varied habitats, depending on species Plants Parts Harvested: Whole plant; Prairies and native pastures

Seasonality: Spring; Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

Sweet roots baked over a fire and eaten.

Medicinal Documentation

Lakota

A decoction of the roots or seeds is used to treat poor circulation, fevers, bronchitis, and cramps. The root is burned and the smoke inhaled through the nose to relieve headache and

Kiowa

Lichens are dried, powdered, and applied to sore gums or used for tooth abscesses. Lichens are dried, powdered, and applied to sore gums or used for tooth abscesses. Given to an infant when teething.

Comanche

Root chewed and juice swallowed for swollen testes.

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Lakota

The root is used in ceremonial pipe-smoking.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: root, leaf, seed

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