Poaceae Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Water Whorlgrass
Montana Indian - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 12
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Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Scientific name: Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: CAAQ3 (
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Common names: Water Whorlgrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Burned as incense during certain ceremonies.
RECRD: 86788 id: 8546