Fabaceae Psoralidium lanceolatum (Pursh) Rydb.
Lemon Scurfpea
Arapaho - Drug, Dermatological Aid
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: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Oily leaves rubbed on the skin for dryness.
RECRD: 2365 id: 31351