I'm at the American West Heritage Center in Wellsville--up by Logan. We're a living history farm and museum that covers the period 1820 - 1920. One of our interpretive areas is a Native American encampment. We'd like to plant lots of useful plants that Native Americans might have used. The Shoshone tribe is helping us, and I know a few things myself, but I'd love your thoughts on what native plants were useful to both Native Americans and Pioneers last century.

Thanks heaps!

David

As for your question....
I was told years ago that the Shoshone used either blue or black cohash to help with childbirth and other female ailments.
I tried which ever one it was to get me into labor with one of my children, it did not work.
Maybe I used blue instead of black or black instead of blue... either way, my son came when he was good and ready and not a moment before! He is still that way! LOL