Latin name: Schoenoplectus acutus (Muhl. ex Bigelow) A. Löve & D. Löve Syn.: Scirpus acutus Muhl. ex Bigelow
Botanical family: Cyperaceae
Growth habit: Herb
Vernacular name(s): bulrush, tule (Eng.)
scirpe aigu, grand jonc (Fr.)
kichekumewusk, kiychiykamiyuwusk, okihcikamiwask, wechahkamewuskwa, mwaskosiwan (Cree)
Uses:
Stem :Boiled to make a medicine for cough and fever [Metis 13].