Rhamnaceae Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.

Blueblossom 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 thyrsiflorus Eschsch.

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Scientific name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
USDA symbol: CETH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blueblossom 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: 765 id: 8687

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