Fabaceae
professor-weed
Galega officinalis L.
Indigenous Names: čhošáša
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
The roasted seeds may contain caffeine and waȟpé wáŋčaǧa hú was used as a coffee substitute.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
A salve made from cleavers is excellent
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: leaf, seed, fruit_or_berry, stem