Salicaceae

prairie willow

Salix humilis Marshall

Indigenous Names: Ohasзhзβwv, Sen-a Ai-pee-a-‘gaw Sen-ya-daw

Habitat: Upland sites in prairies and sparse woods, especially in sandy soil; Upland sites in prairies, sparse woods, especially favoring sandy soils Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; Upland sites in prairies, sparse woods, especially favoring sandy soils Plants Parts Harvested: Bark; Upland sites in prairies, sparse woods, especially favoring sandy soils Plants Parts Harvested: Branches; Upland sites in prairies, sparse woods, especially favoring sandy soils Plants Parts Harvested: Leafy stems

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Comanche

Stem ashes used for sore eyes.

Kiowa

Infusion of leaves made into a tea is used as a wash for rheumatic aches.

Kiowa

Infusion of leaves made into a tea is used as a wash for pneumonia.

Kiowa

Bark chewed for toothaches.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: wood

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