Grossulariaceae
Missouri gooseberry
Ribes missouriense Nutt. var. ozarkanum Fassett
Indigenous Names: tȟáŋka
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
The fruits are eaten raw or dried for later The petals, hips and roots all make a nice tea. The hips are dried for later use as food, especially during times of famine.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
An infusion of the flowers or hips is used to treat bladder infections and kidney stones.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, flower, fruit_or_berry