Fabaceae Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch

Kentucky Coffeetree

Winnebago - Food, Unspecified

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

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Scientific name: Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: GYDI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kentucky Coffeetree
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Winnebago
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Seeds pounded in a mortar and used for food.

RECRD: 31434 id: 16388

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