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Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook.
Snowball Sand Verbena
USDA ABFR2
Acoma Food, Unspecified
Roots ground, mixed with corn meal and eaten.
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 39
Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook.
Snowball Sand Verbena
USDA ABFR2
Laguna Food, Unspecified
Roots ground, mixed with corn meal and eaten.
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 39
Acacia greggii Gray
Catclaw Acacia
USDA ACGRG3
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Considered an outstanding construction material and a fine firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Acacia greggii Gray
Catclaw Acacia
USDA ACGRG3
Cahuilla Food, Porridge
Dried pods ground into flour and used to make mush or cakes.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Acacia greggii Gray
Catclaw Acacia
USDA ACGRG3
Cahuilla Food, Vegetable
Pods eaten fresh.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Acacia greggii Gray
Catclaw Acacia
USDA ACGRG3
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Considered an outstanding construction material and a fine firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Acer macrophyllum Pursh
Bigleaf Maple
USDA ACMA3
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Limbs used for house construction and considered good firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Acer macrophyllum Pursh
Bigleaf Maple
USDA ACMA3
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Limbs used for house construction and considered good firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Throat Aid
Root chewed and the saliva allowed to flow down the throat for sore throats.
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 128
Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
Boreal Yarrow
USDA ACMIB
Eskimo, Nunivak Drug, Unspecified
Infusion of dried plants used for its medicinal qualities.
Smith, G. Warren, 1973, Arctic Pharmacognosia, Arctic 26:324-333, page 325
Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
Indian Ricegrass
USDA ACHY
Navajo Food, Unspecified
Seeds used 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 27
Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
Indian Ricegrass
USDA ACHY
Zuni Food, Unspecified
Used especially in earlier times as an important source of 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 27
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of leaves and branches used to bathe infected, sore or swollen areas of the body.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of leaves and branches used to bathe infected, sore or swollen areas of the body.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Branches used to build ramadas and fences.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Large roots used for firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Wood coals used as a favorite source for roasting.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Branches used to make arrows.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Branches used to make bows.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
USDA ADFAF
Cahuilla Other, Lighting
Branches bound together and used for torches.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Plant used for arthritis.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Cold Remedy
Leaves used to make a beverage for colds.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Emetic
Infusion of dried leaves taken for stomach ailments by inducing bowel movements or vomiting.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of dried leaves taken for stomach ailments by inducing bowel movements or vomiting.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Leaves used to make a beverage for ulcers.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Laxative
Infusion of dried leaves taken for stomach ailments by inducing bowel movements or vomiting.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Leaves used to make a beverage for chest ailments.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Drug, Veterinary Aid
Poultice of plant and bacon fat applied to saddle sores on horses.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Wood used for building material and fenceposts.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Fiber, Clothing
Stripped bark used as a fibrous material for women's skirts.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Food, Unspecified
Seeds used for food.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Limbs used as a favorite firewood for roasting, giving a high intensity heat.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Used for firewood.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank
USDA ADSP
Cahuilla Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Wood used to make arrow heads.
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 30
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Acoma Food, Spice
Leaves used 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 34
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Apache Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Comanche Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Laguna Food, Spice
Leaves used 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 34
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Mohave Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Paiute Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Papago Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Pima Other, Cash Crop
Obtained by barter from the Papago Indians.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Ute Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders
New Mexico Giant Hyssop
USDA AGPAN2
Yuma Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Apache Food, Dried Food
Heads and young leaves roasted, sun dried and used immediately or stored.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Apache Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Comanche Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Mohave Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Paiute Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10
Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
USDA AGAMA2
Papago Food, Staple
Used as one of the most important foods.
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 10