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Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Klamath Dye, Brown
Bark used as a tan dye for buckskin.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 88
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Klamath Other, Hide Preparation
Bark used to tan buckskin.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 88
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Paiute Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Boughs used on the floor of sweathouses and for beds.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 44
Abies procera Rehd.
Noble Fir
USDA ABPR
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Crumbled leaves smoked for colds.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 45
Abies procera Rehd.
Noble Fir
USDA ABPR
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Dried branches stored for use as a cold remedy.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 45
Abies procera Rehd.
Noble Fir
USDA ABPR
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Mashed leaves sewn into a sack placed around the child's neck 'for colds.'
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 45
Abies procera Rehd.
Noble Fir
USDA ABPR
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of leaves taken as cough medicine.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 45
Abies procera Rehd.
Noble Fir
USDA ABPR
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Dried branches stored for use as a deodorant.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 45
Acer sp.
Maple
Paiute Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Wood used to make bows.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 88
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Klamath Food, Preservative
Stem, leaf and flower placed inside fish cavity as a preservative.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of fresh, mashed and boiled leaves applied to sprained ankle pains.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of fresh, mashed leaves dampened with water applied with a cloth to tired, aching feet.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Infusion of leaves taken as a cough medicine.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Emetic
Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Respiratory Aid
Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for respiratory diseases.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Toothache Remedy
Poultice of fresh, mashed roots packed around an infected tooth for the pain.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for tuberculosis.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118
Achlys triphylla (Sm.) DC.
Sweet After Death
USDA ACTR
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Strained infusion of dried, shredded roots used as a wash for cataracts.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 73
Agrostis perennans (Walt.) Tuckerman
Upland Bentgrass
USDA AGPE
Klamath Food, Unspecified
Seeds used for food.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 91
Allium acuminatum Hook.
Tapertip Onion
USDA ALAC4
Paiute Food, Vegetable
Onions eaten raw, boiled or baked in a pit.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 55
Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung
Thinleaf Alder
USDA ALINT
Klamath Dye, Orange
Fresh or dried bark boiled and used as an orange dye for coloring horse hair ropes and cinches.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 94
Alnus sp.
Alder
Paiute Dye, Orange
Bark steeped in water for an orange dye to color moccasins and to decorate knife handles.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 64
Alnus sp.
Alder
Paiute Food, Spice
Wood used to smoke deer meat when a smoke flavor was not wanted.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 64
Alnus sp.
Alder
Paiute Food, Unspecified
Cambium layer and sap used for food.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 64
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Klamath Food, Unspecified
Seeds used for food.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 96
Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
Saskatoon Serviceberry
USDA AMALA
Klamath Food, Fruit
Fresh berries used for food.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 97
Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
Saskatoon Serviceberry
USDA AMALA
Klamath Food, Unspecified
Seeds chewed for pleasure.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 97
Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
Saskatoon Serviceberry
USDA AMALA
Klamath Food, Winter Use Food
Dried berries stored for winter use.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 97
Amelanchier alnifolia var. cusickii (Fern.) C.L. Hitchc.
Cusick's Serviceberry
USDA AMALC
Paiute Food, Candy
Mashed berries formed into cakes, sun dried and eaten as candy.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 83
Amelanchier alnifolia var. cusickii (Fern.) C.L. Hitchc.
Cusick's Serviceberry
USDA AMALC
Paiute Food, Dried Food
Berries eaten dried.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 83
Amelanchier alnifolia var. cusickii (Fern.) C.L. Hitchc.
Cusick's Serviceberry
USDA AMALC
Paiute Food, Fruit
Berries eaten fresh.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 83
Amelanchier alnifolia var. cusickii (Fern.) C.L. Hitchc.
Cusick's Serviceberry
USDA AMALC
Paiute Food, Winter Use Food
Mashed berries formed into cakes, sun dried for winter use, boiled and eaten.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 83
Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
Western Pearlyeverlasting
USDA ANMA
Paiute Other, Containers
Branches used to cover baskets filled with berries.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 116
Antennaria anaphaloides Rydb.
Pearly Pussytoes
USDA ANAN2
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant served as a perfume and placed with clothing or handkerchiefs.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 116
Apocynum cannabinum L.
Indianhemp
USDA APCA
Modoc Fiber, Unspecified
Used as a fiber.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 103
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Chewed seeds rubbed on body & clothing for perfume & seeds used in a sachet & stored with clothing.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 71
Arctostaphylos nevadensis Gray
Pinemat Manzanita
USDA ARNE
Klamath Other, Smoke Plant
Dried leaves mixed with tobacco and used for smoking.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 102
Arctostaphylos nevadensis Gray
Pinemat Manzanita
USDA ARNE
Paiute Food, Fruit
Berries used for food.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 101
Arctostaphylos nevadensis Gray
Pinemat Manzanita
USDA ARNE
Paiute Other, Smoke Plant
Roasted, dried leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 101
Arctostaphylos patula Greene
Greenleaf Manzanita
USDA ARPA6
Klamath Food, Fruit
Berries used for food.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 102
Arctostaphylos patula Greene
Greenleaf Manzanita
USDA ARPA6
Klamath Other, Smoke Plant
Dried leaves mixed with tobacco and used for smoking.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 102
Arctostaphylos patula Greene
Greenleaf Manzanita
USDA ARPA6
Paiute Food, Forage
Berries eaten by bears and deer.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 102
Arctostaphylos patula Greene
Greenleaf Manzanita
USDA ARPA6
Paiute Other, Smoke Plant
Fire dried, pulverized leaves smoked with other plants or alone.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 102
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Kinnikinnick
USDA ARUV
Paiute Other, Smoke Plant
Roasted, dried leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked.
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 100
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of herbage used internally for diarrhea.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of herbage used as a substitute for liniment.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of herbage used as an eyewash.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Other, Fuel
Twig used as a twirling stick to produce fire by friction.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 88
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Other, Fuel
Wood used for fuel.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Big Sagebrush
USDA ARTRT
Klamath Other, Tools
Dead stems used as twirling sticks.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 105