Sapindaceae Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Hook. & Arn.) L. Benson

Western Soapberry

Comanche - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 524

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Scientific name: Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Hook. & Arn.) L. Benson
USDA symbol: SASAD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Soapberry
Family: Sapindaceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Comanche
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Stems used to make arrows for aratsi game.

RECRD: 21176 id: 37119

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