Fabaceae

190; Indian Turnip; Wild Alfalfa; slimflower scurfpea

Psoralea tenuiflora Pursh var. floribunda (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb.

Indigenous Names: Not given (Meaning: Not given), Fu-yan-tzon A-zo’n

Habitat: Prairies, pastures, and open woods; Prairies, pastures, and open woods 189; Prairies, pastures, and open woods.; Found on prairies Minnesota south to Texas and west to Colorado and Montana Plants Parts Harvested: Stout stem

Seasonality: Best time to gather the plant is April and May; Best time to gather the plant is April and May.; Best time to harvest is April and May; Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Arapaho

Leaves are mixed with the blossoms of sneezeweed (Helenium hoopesii) and used as an inhalant for headaches. | Infusion of leaves used on the head for headaches. | Oily leaves rubbed on the skin for dryness | Fresh leaves chewed for sore throat and voice | Root chewed for hoarseness 191

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Arapaho

Commentary: It is also called the string plant.189

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Leaves, Root

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