| Typha latifolia L. Broadleaf Cattail USDA TYLA |
Ojibwa Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Fuzz or seed used to make mattresses and sleeping bags. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 423 |
| Typha latifolia L. Broadleaf Cattail USDA TYLA |
Ojibwa Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Leaves used to make wind and rain-proof mats placed on the sides of the medicine lodge. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 423 |
| Typha latifolia L. Broadleaf Cattail USDA TYLA |
Ojibwa Other, Weapon Fuzz of the fruit thrown into the eyes of their enemies, claiming that it blinded them. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 432 |
| Ulmus rubra Muhl. Slippery Elm USDA ULRU |
Ojibwa Drug, Throat Aid Inner bark used for dry, sore throat. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 392 |
| Ulmus rubra Muhl. Slippery Elm USDA ULRU |
Ojibwa Fiber, Building Material Stripped bark used as a wigwam cover, for the sides of the wigwam. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 423 |
| Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. California Nettle USDA URDIG |
Ojibwa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of soaked leaves applied to heat rash. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 392 |
| Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. California Nettle USDA URDIG |
Ojibwa Fiber, Sewing Material Bark or rind used as a fine, stout sewing fiber. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 423 |
| Uvularia grandiflora Sm. Largeflower Bellwort USDA UVGR |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Root used for stomach pain, perhaps pleurisy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 374 |
| Uvularia grandiflora Sm. Largeflower Bellwort USDA UVGR |
Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Root used for stomach pain, perhaps pleurisy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 374 |
| Uvularia grandiflora Sm. Largeflower Bellwort USDA UVGR |
Ojibwa Drug, Pulmonary Aid Root used for 'pain in the solar plexus, which may mean pleurisy.' Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 374 |
| Uvularia sessilifolia L. Sessileleaf Bellwort USDA UVSE |
Ojibwa Drug, Hunting Medicine Root used as a part of the hunting medicine to bring a buck deer near the hunter. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 430 |
| Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Lowbush Blueberry USDA VAAN |
Ojibwa Drug, Blood Medicine Infusion of leaves taken as a blood purifier. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 369 |
| Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Lowbush Blueberry USDA VAAN |
Ojibwa Food, Dried Food Berries dried like currants and cooked in winter with corn, rice and venison. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 401 |
| Vaccinium oxycoccos L. Small Cranberry USDA VAOX |
Ojibwa Drug, Antiemetic Infusion of plant taken by person with slight nausea. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 369 |
| Vaccinium oxycoccos L. Small Cranberry USDA VAOX |
Ojibwa Food, Fruit This was an important wild food. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 401 |
| Viburnum dentatum var. dentatum Southern Arrowwood USDA VIDED4 |
Ojibwa Other, Smoke Plant Bark furnished one of the ingredients of kinnikinnick. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Viburnum lentago L. Nannyberry USDA VILE |
Ojibwa Drug, Diuretic Infusion of inner bark used as a diuretic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 361 |
| Viburnum lentago L. Nannyberry USDA VILE |
Ojibwa Food, Fruit Berries eaten fresh from the bush. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Viburnum lentago L. Nannyberry USDA VILE |
Ojibwa Food, Preserves Berries used in jam with wild grapes. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait. American Cranberry Viburnum USDA VIOPA2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Infusion of inner bark taken for stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 361 |
| Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait. American Cranberry Viburnum USDA VIOPA2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Cathartic Infusion of inner bark taken as a physic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 361 |
| Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait. American Cranberry Viburnum USDA VIOPA2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of inner bark taken for stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 361 |
| Viola conspersa Reichenb. American Dog Violet USDA VILA10 |
Ojibwa Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of whole plant taken for heart trouble. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 392 |
| Vitis vulpina L. Frost Grape USDA VIVU |
Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Sap used for stomach and bowel troubles. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 392 |
| Vitis vulpina L. Frost Grape USDA VIVU |
Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of twigs taken to facilitate passing of afterbirth. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 392 |
| Vitis vulpina L. Frost Grape USDA VIVU |
Ojibwa Food, Preserves Frosted grapes made into jelly for winter use. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 411 |
| Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. Common Pricklyash USDA ZAAM |
Ojibwa Drug, Respiratory Aid Infusion of berries sprayed on chest for congestion from bronchitis. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 387 |
| Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. Common Pricklyash USDA ZAAM |
Ojibwa Drug, Throat Aid Bark or berries used for sore throat and tonsillitis. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 387 |
| Zea mays L. Corn USDA ZEMAM2 |
Ojibwa Food, Dried Food Kernels dried for winter use. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 402 |
| Zea mays L. Corn USDA ZEMAM2 |
Ojibwa Food, Vegetable Several sorts of corn were grown, modern and ancient. Ears were roasted and made into hominy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 402 |
| Zizania palustris L. Northern Wildrice USDA ZIPAP |
Ojibwa Food, Staple Formed an important staple in the diet, cooked with deer broth and maple sugar and eaten. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 403 |