Poaceae
switchgrass
Panicum virgatum L.
Indigenous Names: pȟeži
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
is grazed by bison Lichens are boiled to make a yellow dye, which is used to dye porcupine quills.
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Lakota
Lichens are also burned as ceremonial incense and used for
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: Various