Fabaceae Amorpha canescens Pursh

Leadplant

Oglala - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 93

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Scientific name: Amorpha canescens Pursh
USDA symbol: AMCA6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Leadplant
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Oglala
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Dried leaves crushed fine, mixed with buffalo fat and used as a smoking material.

RECRD: 31455 id: 3186

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