Rhamnaceae Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
Blueblossom Ceanothus
Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Ceremonial Items
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
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
Scientific name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
USDA symbol: CETH (
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Common names: Blueblossom Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Flowers used in dance wreathes at the Strawberry Festival.
RECRD: 766 id: 8686