Fabaceae Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis

Canadian Milkvetch

Omaha - Other, Toys & Games

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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Scientific name: Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis
USDA symbol: ASCAC6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Stalks with pods used by small boys as rattles in games in which they imitated tribal dances.

RECRD: 31440 id: 6476

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