Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus L.

Common Sowthistle

Houma - Food, Fodder

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64

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Scientific name: Sonchus oleraceus L.
USDA symbol: SOOL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fodder
Notes: Plants used for hog feed.

RECRD: 46750 id: 38513

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