Fabaceae Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.
Prairie Thermopsis
Flathead - Other, Season Indicator
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 41
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Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.
Scientific name: Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.
USDA symbol: THRH (
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Common names: Prairie Thermopsis
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Season Indicator
Notes: Flowers indicated the prime buffalo hunting season.
RECRD: 60672 id: 39827