Apocynaceae Apocynum cannabinum L.

Indianhemp

Isleta - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 22

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Scientific name: Apocynum cannabinum L.
USDA symbol: APCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indianhemp
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Gum mixed with clean clay and used for chewing gum.

RECRD: 30580 id: 3802

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