Fabaceae Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.

American Hogpeanut

Cherokee - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 38

View all documented uses for Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.

---

Scientific name: Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMBRB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Hogpeanut
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Roots used for food.

RECRD: 9249 id: 3207

---