Meliaceae Melia azedarach L.

Chinaberrytree

Ponca - Other, Good Luck Charm

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 98

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Scientific name: Melia azedarach L.
USDA symbol: MEAZ (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chinaberrytree
Family: Meliaceae
Family (APG): Meliaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Fruits used as good luck charm beads.

RECRD: 31510 id: 22547