Poaceae

Johnsongrass

Sorghum miliaceum (Roxb.) Snowden

Indigenous Names: Son-ton-pa Son-ka

Habitat: Widespread species Washington to New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Grass stems; Widespread species Washington to New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Stems and leaves used by children to make grass whistles.

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

Used as a fodder for horses.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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