Ethnobotany Explorer: Native Plants of Minnesota

Explore plants traditionally used by Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. Click category buttons to learn about each plant's traditional uses. Knowledge shared here reflects documented ethnobotanical records and is presented with respect for Indigenous knowledge traditions.

Cultural Note: Traditional ecological knowledge belongs to Indigenous communities. The information presented here comes from published ethnobotanical sources and is shared for educational purposes. For deeper understanding, please engage directly with Dakota and Ojibwe communities and cultural organizations.