Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Vanillagrass
Blackfoot - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 273
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Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Scientific name: Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: HIALA (
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Common names: Vanillagrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Used to make a hair tonic.
RECRD: 60329 id: 17192