Asteraceae Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.

Greenstem Paperflower

Hopi - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 354

View all documented uses for Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.

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Scientific name: Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.
USDA symbol: PSSP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Greenstem Paperflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Plant used in the Snake Dance ceremonials.

RECRD: 21564 id: 31329

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