Solanaceae

silverleaf nightshade

Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.

Indigenous Names: ‘Kawn-‘kodl K’an-k’o’dal

Habitat: Occurs in semi-arid regions in sandy soils across the west Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; Found in Mexico north into western Texas and southern New Mexico. Plants Parts Harvested: Beans

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Kiowa

Mescal beans were worn on buckskin leggings as protection against the results of stepping on menstrual blood.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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