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

California Goosefoot

Luiseno - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 210

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: Luiseno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Grated root used as soap.

RECRD: 30872 id: 9475

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