| Juniperus californica Carr. California Juniper USDA JUCA7 |
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food Berries sun dried and preserved for future use. 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 81 |
| Juniperus californica Carr. California Juniper USDA JUCA7 |
Cahuilla Food, Fruit Berries 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 81 |
| Juniperus californica Carr. California Juniper USDA JUCA7 |
Cahuilla Food, Porridge Dried berries ground into a flour and used to make mush or bread. 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 81 |
| Juniperus deppeana Steud. Alligator Juniper USDA JUDE2 |
Apache Food, Fruit Berries boiled 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 32 |
| Juniperus deppeana Steud. Alligator Juniper USDA JUDE2 |
Isleta Food, Fruit Berries boiled 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 32 |
| Juniperus deppeana Steud. Alligator Juniper USDA JUDE2 |
San Felipe Food, Fruit Berries boiled 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 32 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Acoma Food, Fruit Fruits mixed with chopped meat, put into a clean deer stomach and roasted. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Acoma Food, Spice Fruits used to season meats. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Acoma Food, Starvation Food Fruits eaten when other foods became scarce. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Cochiti Food, Fruit Fresh or cooked berries 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Jemez Food, Fruit Fresh or cooked berries 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Laguna Food, Fruit Fruits mixed with chopped meat, put into a clean deer stomach and roasted. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Laguna Food, Spice Fruits used to season meats. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Laguna Food, Starvation Food Fruits eaten when other foods became scarce. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Navajo Food, Starvation Food Inner bark chewed in times of food shortage to obtain the juice. 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 31 |
| Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Tewa Food, Fruit Fruits eaten fresh or heated. 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 31 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Other, Ceremonial Items Plant used in the Sun Dance ceremony, the summer festival of the Blackfoot. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Tewa Food, Fruit Fruits eaten fresh or heated. 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 32 |
| Justicia californica (Benth.) D. Gibson Beloperone USDA JUCA8 |
Diegueno Food, Sweetener Flower sucked for the nectar. 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 47 |
| Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes Prairie Junegrass USDA KOMA |
Isleta Food, Bread & Cake Seeds made into a meal and used to make bread. 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 22 |
| Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes Prairie Junegrass USDA KOMA |
Isleta Food, Porridge Seeds made into a meal and used to make mush. 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 22 |
| Lactuca sativa L. Garden Lettuce USDA LASA3 |
Acoma Food, Vegetable Young, tender plants 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 32 |
| Lactuca sativa L. Garden Lettuce USDA LASA3 |
Isleta Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Fresh leaves eaten for stomachaches. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 33 |
| Lactuca sativa L. Garden Lettuce USDA LASA3 |
Keres, Western Food, Vegetable Young, tender plants used as lettuce. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
| Lactuca sativa L. Garden Lettuce USDA LASA3 |
Laguna Food, Vegetable Young, tender plants 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 32 |
| Lactuca sativa L. Garden Lettuce USDA LASA3 |
Meskwaki Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves taken after childbirth to hasten the flow of milk. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 215 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Plant made into liniment used by elderly people for swollen limbs caused by poor blood circulation. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Cancer Treatment Infusion of stems and leaves used for cancer. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of stems and leaves used 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Crushed leaf powder applied to sores and wounds. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction or poultice of leaves used on open wounds. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Disinfectant Decoction or poultice of leaves used to draw out poisons and for infections. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Emetic Infusion of stems and leaves used, in heavy doses, to induce 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for bowel complaints. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for stomach cramps from delayed menstruation. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used as a decongestant for clearing lungs. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for chest infections. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Respiratory Aid Leaves boiled or heated and the steam inhaled for congestion. 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 83 |
| Larrea tridentata var. tridentata Creosotebush USDA LATRT |
Cahuilla Drug, Tonic Infusion of stems and leaves mixed with honey and used as a general health tonic before breakfast. 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 83 |
| Lasthenia californica DC. ex Lindl. California Goldfields USDA LACA7 |
Cahuilla Food, Porridge Parched seeds ground into flour and used to make mush. 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 46 |
| Lasthenia glabrata Lindl. Yellowray Goldfields USDA LAGLG2 |
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food Parched seeds eaten dry. 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 84 |
| Lasthenia glabrata Lindl. Yellowray Goldfields USDA LAGLG2 |
Cahuilla Food, Porridge Parched seeds ground into flour and used to make mush. 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 84 |
| Lathyrus polymorphus ssp. polymorphus var. polymorphus Manystem Peavine USDA LAPOP2 |
Acoma Food, Unspecified Whole pods 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 32 |
| Lathyrus polymorphus ssp. polymorphus var. polymorphus Manystem Peavine USDA LAPOP2 |
Cochiti Food, Unspecified Whole pods 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 32 |
| Lathyrus polymorphus ssp. polymorphus var. polymorphus Manystem Peavine USDA LAPOP2 |
Laguna Food, Unspecified Whole pods 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 32 |
| Layia glandulosa (Hook.) Hook. & Arn. Whitedaisy Tidytips USDA LAGL5 |
Cahuilla Food, Porridge Seeds ground into flour and used with other ground seeds in a mush. 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 84 |
| Layia platyglossa (Fisch. & C.A. Mey.) Gray Coastal Tidytips USDA LAPL |
Cahuilla Food, Porridge Seeds ground into flour and used with other ground seeds in a mush. 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 85 |
| Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens (Ait.) Hult‚n Marsh Labradortea USDA LEPAD |
Eskimo, Nunivak Drug, Unspecified Infusion of stems and leaves used for the medicinal value. Smith, G. Warren, 1973, Arctic Pharmacognosia, Arctic 26:324-333, page 325 |
| Lepidium nitidum Nutt. Shining Pepperweed USDA LENIN |
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of leaves used to wash hair, kept the scalp clean and prevented baldness. 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 85 |
| Lewisia rediviva Pursh Oregon Bitterroot USDA LERER |
Blackfoot Drug, Throat Aid Pounded, dry root chewed for sore throat. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 38 |