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Image Not Available for Root of Ligusticum apiifolium or ligusticum porteri
Root of Ligusticum apiifolium or ligusticum porteri
Image Not Available for Root of Ligusticum apiifolium or ligusticum porteri
Object Number 77-23-10/12188
Display Title Root of Ligusticum apiifolium or ligusticum porteri
Descriptions
Object Description Root of Ligusticum apiifolium or Ligusticum porteri (Umbelliferae). Angelica, know as "Pah-net-sap" by the Pai Utes, is used for sprains, stomach ache, nose bleed
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / Iron County
North America / United States / Arizona / Mohave County
Additional Geographic Terms Paragonah; Paragoonah or Mokiak Pass
Materials Root
Provenance
Collector Dr. Edward Palmer (01/01/1877-10/01/1877)
Expedition Dr. Edward Palmer (10/01/1877)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (10/01/1877)

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