Fabaceae Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacM. ex B.L. Robins. & Fern.

Prairie Bundleflower

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 89

View all documented uses for Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacM. ex B.L. Robins. & Fern.

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Scientific name: Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacM. ex B.L. Robins. & Fern.
USDA symbol: DEIL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairie Bundleflower
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Mature plant, with the seed-filled pods, used as rattles by little boys. The little boys used the rattles as they mimicked some of the native dances in play.

RECRD: 31432 id: 12414

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