Brassicaceae Lepidium densiflorum Schrad.
Common Pepperweed
Lakota - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 41
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Lepidium densiflorum Schrad.
Scientific name: Lepidium densiflorum Schrad.
USDA symbol: LEDED (
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Common names: Common Pepperweed
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Lakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant used for the kidneys.
RECRD: 4853 id: 19916