Fabaceae Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis
Canadian Milkvetch
Omaha - Other, Cooking Tools
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91
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Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis
Scientific name: Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis
USDA symbol: ASCAC6 (
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Common names: Canadian Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Plant used as a mat to keep the meat free from dirt while butchering.
RECRD: 31443 id: 6475