Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Round Valley Indian - Fiber, Brushes & Brooms

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 336

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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: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Brushes & Brooms
Notes: Outer fibers made into brushes and used to scrape meal off the ground.

RECRD: 43208 id: 9740

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