- Hierochloe odorata - Wikipedia
Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum nitens[2] (commonly known as sweet grass, manna grass, Mary's grass or vanilla grass, and as holy grass in the UK, [4] bison grass e g by Polish vodka producers [5]) is an aromatic herb native to northern Eurasia and North America
- Tips for Planting and Caring for Sweetgrass - Better Homes Gardens
Sweetgrass is an aromatic perennial prairie grass prized for its fresh scent It is native to northern Europe and many parts of North America, naturally occurring in moist, cool meadows and along stream banks
- NativeTech: Native American Uses for Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) has a sweet, long-lasting aroma that is even stronger when the grass has been harvested and dried and is then moistened or burned In the Great Lakes region, Sweetgrass was historically referred to with the Latin name Torresia odorata (Densmore 1974)
- Simple Ways to Identify Sweetgrass: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Sweetgrass, botanically known known as Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum, is a tall, flowering grass that grows near wetlands and rivers across the United States and Canada This plant has played a significant role in Native history, and is sometimes used in basket making and other craft projects
- Sweetgrass - a historically important native grass for coastal . . .
Sweetgrass is a clump-forming perennial grass that is native to the southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts The leaves of this grass are used by the Gullah community, descendants of enslaved Africans in the South Carolina coastal area, as the base material for their coiled basketry
- Sweetgrass and White Sagebrush: Native Plants with Medicinal Uses
Sweetgrass has a variety of cultural and medicinal uses among Indigenous people The plant’s leaves can grow up to 30 inches, making it perfect for basket weaving Many tribes drink sweetgrass tea to treat a variety of ailments, including tonsilitis, sore throat, congestion, and infections
- 15 Essential Tips for Growing and Harvesting Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass, a fragrant plant often used in weaving and ceremonies, requires a bit of care and knowledge to thrive Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, understanding the essentials of growing and harvesting sweetgrass will ensure a bountiful and aromatic yield
- Sweet Grass - Heirochloe odorata | Prairie Nursery
Sweet Grass is a cool-season grass that spreads easily by rhizome to form a patch Known for its aromatic vanilla-scented leaves, it is burned and used ceremonially in North American indigenous cultures to attract good spirits It can be harvested, braided and burned as ‘smudge ’
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