It has several Native American uses as a seasoning and as an herbal medicine for different ailments. German immigrants to Texas in the 19th century used its seeds in place of hops in the beer-making process, lending the species its common name.
It has several Native American uses as a seasoning and as an herbal medicine for different ailments. German immigrants to Texas in the 19th century used its seeds in place of hops in the beer-making process, lending the species its common name.