Selaginellaceae Selaginella densa Rydb.
Lesser Spikemoss
Blackfoot - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105
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Selaginella densa Rydb.
Scientific name: Selaginella densa Rydb.
USDA symbol: SEDED (
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Common names: Lesser Spikemoss
Family: Selaginellaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Dried plant used to spice meat.
RECRD: 4022 id: 37650