Fabaceae Lupinus brevicaulis S. Wats.
Shortstem Lupine
Navajo - Other, Ceremonial Items
Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 56
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Lupinus brevicaulis S. Wats.
Scientific name: Lupinus brevicaulis S. Wats.
USDA symbol: LUBR2 (
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Common names: Shortstem Lupine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Used in the female shooters branch of the Lightning Chant.
RECRD: 2930 id: 21312