Rhamnaceae Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
Explorer's Bush
Mahuna - Other, Protection
Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 40
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Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
Scientific name: Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
USDA symbol: CEOL (
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Common names: Explorer's Bush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Trees used for protection from lightning.
RECRD: 46816 id: 8668