Chenopodiaceae Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.
Fourwing Saltbush
Tewa - 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 292
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Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.
Scientific name: Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: ATCAC (
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Common names: Fourwing Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Plant used to make pahos (prayer sticks).
RECRD: 21321 id: 6649