Fabaceae Astragalus ceramicus var. ceramicus

Painted Milkvetch

Hopi - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 16

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Scientific name: Astragalus ceramicus var. ceramicus
USDA symbol: ASCEC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Painted Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Roots eaten as a sweet.

RECRD: 4715 id: 6480

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