Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Vanillagrass
Blackfoot - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 20
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Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Scientific name: Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: HIALA (
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Common names: Vanillagrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Burning leaf smoke inhaled for colds.
RECRD: 60557 id: 17186