Valeriana capitata

Valeriana capitata
— Credit: Kevin Jernigan

Central Alaskan Yup’ik:
The root can be crushed and smeared on salmon nets for better success in fishing. Elders says that the strong odor of the root blocks the scent of fish on the nets. Some people would also put the root among their personal things because they liked the odor. 

 
 
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