Liliaceae
textile onion
Allium reticulatum G. Don var. playanum M.E. Jones
Indigenous Names: Cheyenne (documented ethnobotanical use)
Traditional Food Use
Cheyenne
Bulbs eaten raw or cooked as seasoning.
Medicinal Documentation
Cheyenne
Used as general tonic and for colds.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, leaf
Distribution: Native to Great Plains; documented Cheyenne use