Latin name: Boschniakia rossica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Fedtsch.
Botanical family: Orobanchaceae
Growth habit: Herb
Vernacular name(s): northern groundcone (Eng.)
boschniakie de Russie (Fr.)
du'iinahshèe (Dene)
Uses:
Roots :Boiled and drunk to cure stomach problems [Dene 98]. White central part of roots or new plants referred to as "potatoes" boiled and eaten to increase appetite or relieve stomach ache [Dene 99].