Poaceae Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
Sweet Vernalgrass
Hesquiat - Food, Forage
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 56
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Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
Scientific name: Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
USDA symbol: ANOD (
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Common names: Sweet Vernalgrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Cattle used this plant for forage.
RECRD: 597 id: 3674