Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.

Vanillagrass

Ponca - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 66

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Scientific name: Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: HIALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Vanillagrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Plant used as incense in ceremony to invoke good powers and in peace ceremony.

RECRD: 87472 id: 17270

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