Rhamnaceae Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.

Snowbrush Ceanothus

Thompson - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 252

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Scientific name: Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: CEVEV4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Snowbrush Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Infusion of leaves and twigs with Indian hellebore used as a wash for bathing.

RECRD: 33160 id: 8724

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