Fabaceae Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.

Prairie Thermopsis

Blackfoot - Other, Season Indicator

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 41

View all documented uses for Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.

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Scientific name: Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.
USDA symbol: THRH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairie Thermopsis
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Season Indicator
Notes: Flowers indicated the prime buffalo hunting season.

RECRD: 60671 id: 39824

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