Poaceae

sand dropseed

Sporobolus cryptandrus (Torr.) A. Gray var. occidentalis E.K. Jones & Fassett

Indigenous Names: Khon-klee-a, Gu-la-ko-‘kee-a

Habitat: Found in pastures, open disturbed areas, and along roads preferring sandy soils. Distributed across the west. Plants Parts Harvested: Foliage; Found in dry and sandy soils in Kansas into Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Plant; Found South Dakota to Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Not specified in the literature

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

The foliage recognized by the Kiowa as valuable fodder.

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Kiowa

Plant considered a rain symbol because the dry land terrapins get under it for shade.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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