Fabaceae Psoralidium lanceolatum (Pursh) Rydb.
Lemon Scurfpea
Arapaho - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 48
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Psoralidium lanceolatum (Pursh) Rydb.
Scientific name: Psoralidium lanceolatum (Pursh) Rydb.
USDA symbol: PSLA3 (
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Common names: Lemon Scurfpea
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion of leaves used on the head for headaches.
RECRD: 2367 id: 31349