Hydrophyllaceae Phacelia dubia (L.) Trel.
Smallflower Scorpionweed
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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Phacelia dubia (L.) Trel.
Scientific name: Phacelia dubia (L.) Trel.
USDA symbol: PHDUD (
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Common names: Smallflower Scorpionweed
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Young growth boiled, fried and eaten.
RECRD: 44539 id: 26263