Chenopodiaceae Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.

Big Saltbush

Cahuilla - Other, Soap

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 45

View all documented uses for Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.

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Scientific name: Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ATLEL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Big Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Crushed leaves and roots used as a soap and rubbed into articles for cleaning.

RECRD: 11291 id: 6680

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