Oxalidaceae

violet woodsorrel

Sassia violacea (L.) Holub

Indigenous Names: Aw-tawt—an-ya

Habitat: Moist prairies, rocky open woods, and thickets. It is widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains. Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; A dominant species of the tall grass prairie region Plants Parts Harvested: Grass

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

The plant is used to fatten horses quickly.

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Leaves chewed on long walks or perspiring feely to relieve thirst.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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