Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Mendocino Indian - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 319

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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Juice diluted, smeared over the back of a bow and soot applied to produce a permanent black color.

RECRD: 43166 id: 9729

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