Fabaceae Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
American Licorice
Blackfoot - Drug, Veterinary Aid
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88
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Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
USDA symbol: GLLE3 (
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Common names: American Licorice
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Roots used for horse windgalls.
RECRD: 3927 id: 16036