Euphorbiaceae

snow on the mountain

Lepadena marginata (Pursh) Nieuwl.

Indigenous Names: pȟežúta, Khaw-lo-dam-a, Do’npa

Habitat: Native of Colorado and Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Plant; Moist to dry, wooded to open sites, often on disturbed ground; plains to alpine; Alaska to New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Base of plant

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

Used for chewing gum. The swollen base of the plant was eaten raw.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

Safety Notes: Use caution because the plant may be toxic.

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