Ranunculaceae Ranunculus californicus Benth.

California Buttercup

Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 30

View all documented uses for Ranunculus californicus Benth.

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Scientific name: Ranunculus californicus Benth.
USDA symbol: RACA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Buttercup
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Flower put under the chin by a child, if yellow was reflected, the child would like butter.

RECRD: 782 id: 32667

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