Or, canada columbine
- Ojibwe: misudidjeebik
- Latin: Aquilegia canadensis
Human uses
Food
Flowers are edible and can be added to salads or eaten on their own, but other parts of the plant are not meant for consumption.
Ecology
Grows across eastern North America and blooms from spring into summer. It attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and bees.
Medicine
Crushed seeds or roots have been used for headaches, sore throats, fevers, heart conditions, urinary issues, and as salves.
Culture
Some tribes used crushed seeds as perfume.
*Note: Information on medicinal or consumption usage is for historical/traditional purposes, and is not recommended without proper knowledge or training.