Convolvulaceae Ipomoea leptophylla Torr.

Bush Morningglory

Cheyenne - Food, Starvation Food

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 13

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Scientific name: Ipomoea leptophylla Torr.
USDA symbol: IPLE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bush Morningglory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Family (APG): Convolvulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Root roasted for food when pressed by hunger.

RECRD: 10097 id: 17860

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