Pinaceae Pinus edulis Engelm.

Twoneedle Pinyon

Tewa - Other, Protection

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 347

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Scientific name: Pinus edulis Engelm.
USDA symbol: PIED (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Twoneedle Pinyon
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Gum put on forehead when going outside of house as protection against sorcery.

RECRD: 21541 id: 27686