“This painting is part of a collection of work called ‘Weeds and Wildflowers of South Dakota’ which celebrates the natural gifts our state provides, waiting for us to enjoy them. I made this so large because you might step on echinacea (Lakota name is Ica’hpe hu) because it is so small, and our state is loaded with it. The root of this native plant was first discovered by Native tribes to treat snakebites, bee stings, headaches, stomach cramps, toothaches, and sore throats in people AND distemper in horses, and is still used today.”