Gairdner's Yampah
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Gairdner's Yampah

Carum gairdneri (Hook. & Arn.) A. Gray

Indigenous Names: An’o niv ii tis
Habitat: Dry to moist, open or wooded areas; plains to montane; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico
Seasonality: The roots are gathered in May or June soon after the plant starts
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Cheyenne

The two or four roots, about as thick as a little finger may be eaten fresh or dried and saved for winter use. The roots are scraped and dried or dried without processing. Dried roots are pulverized and used as a mush by pouring soup over them Additional commentary: Roots dried and stored for winter use. The plant also is used as a medicine.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: roots

Distribution: Dry to moist, open or wooded areas; plains to montane; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico