Orobanchaceae Boschniakia rossica (Cham. & Schlecht.) Fedtsch.
Northern Groundcone
Tanana, Upper - Food, Fodder
Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 15
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Boschniakia rossica (Cham. & Schlecht.) Fedtsch.
Scientific name: Boschniakia rossica (Cham. & Schlecht.) Fedtsch.
USDA symbol: BORO (
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Common names: Northern Groundcone
Family: Orobanchaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fodder
Notes: Raw roots or above ground portion of plant diced, mixed with other food & used for puppy & dog food.
RECRD: 3480 id: 7399