Rhamnaceae Ceanothus griseus (Trel. ex B.L. Robins.) McMinn

Carmel Ceanothus

Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 23

View all documented uses for Ceanothus griseus (Trel. ex B.L. Robins.) McMinn

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Scientific name: Ceanothus griseus (Trel. ex B.L. Robins.) McMinn
USDA symbol: CEGR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Carmel Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Fresh or dried flowers mixed with water and used as a soap for washing hands, face and body.

RECRD: 763 id: 8650

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