Fabaceae Astragalus canadensis L.
Canadian Milkvetch
Blackfoot - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101
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Astragalus canadensis L.
Scientific name: Astragalus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: ASCAC6 (
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Common names: Canadian Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Root considered a staple.
RECRD: 3969 id: 6462