| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Acoma Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 18 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Hopi Food, Unspecified Boiled with meat. Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 160 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Hopi Food, Unspecified Leaves boiled and eaten with fat. Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 21 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Hopi Food, Vegetable Young, tender leaves cooked and eaten as greens. Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 73 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Isleta Food, Vegetable Young leaves boiled and eaten as greens. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 18 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Keres, Western Food, Forage Plant used as forage for cattle. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Keres, Western Food, Unspecified Seeds and expanded calyx eaten for food and the salty taste. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Laguna Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 18 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Analgesic Leaves used as a fumigant for pain. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to spider bites. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Other Cold infusion used for sickness from drinking bad water and to purify water. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Paiute, Northern Food, Porridge Seeds parched, ground into a flour and made into mush. Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 47 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Pueblo Food, Spice Boiled alone or with plant products and meats for flavoring. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 18 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Pueblo Food, Spice Boiled alone or with plant products and meats for flavoring. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 18 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Zuni Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed root applied to sores and rashes. Camazine, Scott and Robert A. Bye, 1980, A Study Of The Medical Ethnobotany Of The Zuni Indians of New Mexico, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2:365-388, page 374 |
| Atriplex argentea Nutt. Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARA2 |
Zuni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of root taken for stomachache. Camazine, Scott and Robert A. Bye, 1980, A Study Of The Medical Ethnobotany Of The Zuni Indians of New Mexico, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2:365-388, page 374 |
| Atriplex argentea ssp. expansa (S. Wats.) Hall & Clements Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARE |
Navajo Food, Fodder Plant used, for the salt, and stored for the winter as fodder. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
| Atriplex argentea ssp. expansa (S. Wats.) Hall & Clements Silverscale Saltbush USDA ATARE |
Navajo Food, Forage Plant used, for the salt, to pasture sheep in the summer. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Diegueno Other, Soap Leaves formerly used as soap. Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 217 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Gosiute Food, Unspecified Seeds used for food. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 363 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Havasupai Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves made into a soapy lather and used to wash the hair. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 217 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Havasupai Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Leaves made into a soapy lather and used for itches or rashes, such as chickenpox or measles. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 217 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant used for kiva fires. Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 21 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Dye, Blue Ashes used to maintain the blue coloring in blue corn meal. Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 73 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Dye, Mordant Ashes used as alkali to maintain blue coloring of piki. Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 292 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Food, Substitution Food Ashes used instead of baking soda. Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 160 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Food, Substitution Food Ashes used instead of baking soda. Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 160 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items Plant used to make pahos (prayer sticks). Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 292 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Isleta Drug, Poison Infectious wood used to make poison arrow heads for war purposes. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Isleta Other, Weapon Infectious wood used to carve arrowheads. The arrowheads were attached to light, swift bamboo shafts and always broke upon impact making them ideal for war purposes. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Jemez Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed leaves applied to ant bites, probably to reduce the swelling and pain. Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 20 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Jemez Drug, Stimulant Leaves put unto a fire and smoke used to revive badly hurt, weak and faint person. Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 20 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Kawaiisu Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Hard wood used to make arrow points. Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 15 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used for ant bites. Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 148 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo Dye, Yellow Leaves and twigs used in coloring wool yellow. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo Food, Fodder Plant used in the winter to provide salt for the sheep. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo Food, Forage Plant used as forage for cattle, sheep and goats, especially when other forage was scarce. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo Food, Pie & Pudding Flowers used to make puddings. Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 148 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Emetic Plant used as an emetic. Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 20 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Plant used for stomach disease. Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 20 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Analgesic Decoction of tops or roots taken as an emetic for gastric pain. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Whole plant used as a ceremonial emetic. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of leaves or roots taken for bad cough. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaf and stem ash rubbed on the scalp as a hair tonic. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to ant bites. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Emetic Whole plant used as a ceremonial emetic. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of tops or roots taken as an emetic for gastric pain. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Nose Medicine Leaves used as snuff for nose trouble. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Toothache Remedy Poultice of warm, pulverized root applied for toothache. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Veterinary Aid Compound decoction given to sheep for bloating from overeating. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 24 |