Polygonaceae Polygonum hydropiper L.

Marshpepper Knotweed

Cherokee - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253

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Scientific name: Polygonum hydropiper L.
USDA symbol: POHY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marshpepper Knotweed
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Young growth boiled, fried and eaten.

RECRD: 44567 id: 28934

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