Fabaceae Lupinus nanus ssp. latifolius (Benth. ex Torr.) D. Dunn
Sky Lupine
Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Ceremonial Items
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 65
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Lupinus nanus ssp. latifolius (Benth. ex Torr.) D. Dunn
Scientific name: Lupinus nanus ssp. latifolius (Benth. ex Torr.) D. Dunn
USDA symbol: LUNAL (
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Common names: Sky Lupine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Flowers used in wreaths for the Flower Dance performed at the Strawberry Festival in May.
RECRD: 870 id: 21334