Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 107

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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: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Bulb used as soap for washing body, hair and utensils.

RECRD: 1005 id: 9739

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