Fabaceae

nineanther prairie clover

Parosela enneandra (Nutt.) Britton

Indigenous Names: heȟáka tȟapȟéžuta, Za-ba-a

Habitat: Found on the prairies from North Dakota, into Colorado, and Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Thorned stems; Found on the prairies from North Dakota, into Colorado, and Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Stems

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Lakota

An infusion of the leaves is used to treat diarrhea. A poultice of the crushed leaves is applied to wounds. An infusion of the leaves and tȟokȟála tȟapȟéžuta flowers is used treat heart problems.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: root, leaf, flower

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