Pinaceae Pinus monophylla Torr. & Fr‚m.

Singleleaf Pinyon

Cahuilla - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 102

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Scientific name: Pinus monophylla Torr. & Fr‚m.
USDA symbol: PIMOM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Singleleaf Pinyon
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Pitch used as a face cream by girls to prevent sunburn.

RECRD: 11612 id: 27791

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