Asclepiadaceae
plains milkweed
Asclepias pumila (A. Gray) Vail
Indigenous Names: ȟaŋté iyéčheča
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
Infusion of leaves used as diarrhea medication, especially for children Blossoms are boiled, mixed with flour, and eaten.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: leaf, flower, bud
Safety Notes: This plant can be toxic as it matures, so use caution.