Apiaceae Ligusticum canadense (L.) Britt.

Canadian Licoriceroot

Cherokee - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 252

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Scientific name: Ligusticum canadense (L.) Britt.
USDA symbol: LICA16 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Licoriceroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Young growth boiled, fried with ramps and eaten.

RECRD: 44544 id: 20197

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