Fabaceae Lotus scoparius (Nutt.) Ottley

Common Deerweed

Diegueno - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 218

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Scientific name: Lotus scoparius (Nutt.) Ottley
USDA symbol: LOSCS2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Deerweed
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Roots used for soap.

RECRD: 5220 id: 21272

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