Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

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

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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Grated root used as soap.

RECRD: 30873 id: 9717

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