wood lily
Liliaceae

wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum L.

Indigenous Names: mná ȟčaȟčá
Habitat: Not specified
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Lakota

Flax seeds are boiled and used as a thickener for soups and stews. They should not be eaten raw, as they do contain cyanide, but it is eliminated through

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: seed, stem