Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.

California Goosefoot

Kawaiisu - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 19

View all documented uses for Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.

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Scientific name: Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: CHCA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Goosefoot
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Grated root used as soap.

RECRD: 4184 id: 9473

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