Fabaceae Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
Groundplum Milkvetch
Lakota - Drug, Veterinary Aid
Use documented by:
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 46
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Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
Scientific name: Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
USDA symbol: ASCRC3 (
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Common names: Groundplum Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Lakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Used as medicine for horses.
RECRD: 4876 id: 6491