Portulacaceae
little hogweed
Portulaca retusa Engelm.
Indigenous Names: wápe šóka
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
The fruits are eaten raw or dried for later.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
A strong decoction of the twigs is used to treat asthma. A poultice of the inner bark will prevent infection and is used to treat open wounds.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: fruit_or_berry, bark, twig