Fabaceae Pediomelum argophyllum (Pursh) J. Grimes

Silverleaf Scurfpea

Montana Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 20

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Scientific name: Pediomelum argophyllum (Pursh) J. Grimes
USDA symbol: PEAR6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silverleaf Scurfpea
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used as a wash for wounds.

RECRD: 92789 id: 25693