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Sweetgrass

Closeup photo of sweetrass seedheads.Hierochloe odorata

Perennial, spreading grass of wet areas

Uses
  • Ceremonial incense, strengthen link to spiritual world
  • Increase benevolent powers
  • Ward off evil spirits
  • Included in medicine bundle
  • Post-childbirth cleanser and healer
  • Hairwash
Releases
  • 1998 'Radora' cultivated variety, South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
  • 2004 Spirit Germplasm, Montana PMC

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