Polygalaceae
white milkwort
Polygala alba Nutt. var. suspecta S. Watson
Indigenous Names: waȟpé ská čík’ala
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
root is also used as an expectorant The rhizomes are eaten in soups and stews, they are also dried for later zuzéča tȟawóte hú, use. The young shoots can be eaten raw or cooked.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, seed, fruit_or_berry