Fabaceae Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.

Giant Vetch

Quinault - Drug, Love Medicine

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39

View all documented uses for Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.

Scientific name: Vicia nigricans ssp. gigantea (Hook.) Lassetter & Gunn.
USDA symbol: VINIG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Vetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Quinault
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Roots rubbed on woman and placed under pillow to bring back husband.

RECRD: 97227 id: 43221