Fagaceae Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
Canyon Live Oak
Cahuilla - Other, Musical Instrument
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 121
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Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
Scientific name: Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
USDA symbol: QUCHC (
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Common names: Canyon Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Acorns gathered on a cord and swung against the teeth to produce music.
RECRD: 11704 id: 31939