Asteraceae Helianthus annuus L.

Common Sunflower

Tewa - Other, Smoking Tools

Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 56

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Scientific name: Helianthus annuus L.
USDA symbol: HEAN3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoking Tools
Notes: Dried stalks made into fire-sticks and used to light cigarettes.

RECRD: 41930 id: 16634

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