Latin name:	Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
Botanical family:	Poaceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	sweet-grass, vanilla grass (Eng.) hiérochloé odorante, foin d'odeur, herbe sainte (Fr.) wehkuskwa, wekus (Cree)
Uses:	• Decoction given to facilitate childbirth for young mothers [Cree: 13].