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

Prairie Thermopsis

Flathead - 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.

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: Flathead
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Season Indicator
Notes: Flowers indicated the prime buffalo hunting season.

RECRD: 60672 id: 39827