Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Vanillagrass
Thompson - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 141
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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: Thompson
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Easily braided grass used in play by children.
RECRD: 32312 id: 17275