Brassicaceae

Western Wallflower

Cheirinia aspera (Nutt.) Britton

Indigenous Names: Sa’-go-a’’-sint, waȟčá zí šičámna

Habitat: Dry, sandy sites on the plains to foothills; southern British Columbia to New Mexico; wetland; riparian

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Lakota

An infusion of the whole plant is diuretic and is used to treat kidney Joe pyeweed, purple ailments, painful urination, and rheumatism.

Ute

Plant use not recorded in source

Parts Documented: Not specified in the literature, root, whole plant