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Allium cernuum var. obtusum Cockerell ex J.F. Macbr.
Nodding Onion
USDA ALCEO
Isleta Food, Unspecified
Bulbs eaten raw or boiled.
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 15
Allium cernuum var. obtusum Cockerell ex J.F. Macbr.
Nodding Onion
USDA ALCEO
Laguna Food, Unspecified
Bulbs 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 15
Allium cernuum var. obtusum Cockerell ex J.F. Macbr.
Nodding Onion
USDA ALCEO
Tewa Food, Unspecified
Dipped in water with broken wafer bread and eaten raw.
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 15
Allium geyeri S. Wats.
Geyer's Onion
USDA ALGEG
Apache Food, Unspecified
Bulbs 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 15
Allium geyeri S. Wats.
Geyer's Onion
USDA ALGEG
Hopi Food, Spice
Used for flavoring before the introduction of the cultivated onion.
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 70
Allium geyeri var. tenerum M.E. Jones
Bulbil Onion
USDA ALGET
Pueblo Food, Spice
Bulbs used for seasoning.
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 15
Allium macropetalum Rydb.
Largeflower Wild Onion
USDA ALMA4
Navajo Food, Dried Food
Bulbs rubbed in hot ashes, dried and stored for winter use.
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 15
Allium macropetalum Rydb.
Largeflower Wild Onion
USDA ALMA4
Navajo Food, Unspecified
Bulbs rubbed in hot ashes 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 15
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Food, Spice
Bulbs mixed with food and eaten.
Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 118
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Carminative
Used as a carminative.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Cathartic
Used as a mild cathartic.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Diuretic
Used as a diuretic.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Ear Medicine
Used 'to remove deafness.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Expectorant
Used as an expectorant.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid
Used for 'dropsy.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Used for scurvy.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid
Tincture used to prevent worms and colic in children and used as a croup remedy.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Tincture used to prevent worms and colic in children and used as a croup remedy.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid
Used for asthma.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium sativum L.
Cultivated Garlic
USDA ALSA2
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Used as a stimulant.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
Allium unifolium Kellogg
Oneleaf Onion
USDA ALUN
Papago Food, Unspecified
Bulbs 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 15
Allium validum S. Wats.
Pacific Onion
USDA ALVA
Cahuilla Food, Spice
Bulbs used as a flavoring ingredient for other foods.
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 37
Allium validum S. Wats.
Pacific Onion
USDA ALVA
Cahuilla Food, Vegetable
Bulbs eaten raw.
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 37
Amaranthus acanthochiton Sauer
Greenstripe
USDA AMAC
Hopi Food, Vegetable
Cooked 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 10
Amaranthus albus L.
Prostrate Pigweed
USDA AMAL
Cochiti Food, Vegetable
Young 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 16
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Acoma Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Acoma Food, Staple
Seeds ground into meal.
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
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Acoma Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Hopi Food, Unspecified
Seeds used as 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 22
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Laguna Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Laguna Food, Staple
Seeds ground into meal.
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
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Laguna Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Navajo Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Pueblo Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15
Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.
Mat Amaranth
USDA AMBL
Spanish American Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15
Amaranthus fimbriatus (Torr.) Benth. ex S. Wats.
Fringed Amaranth
USDA AMFIF
Cahuilla Food, Porridge
Parched seeds ground into a 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 37
Amaranthus fimbriatus (Torr.) Benth. ex S. Wats.
Fringed Amaranth
USDA AMFIF
Cahuilla Food, Vegetable
Boiled leaves eaten as greens or used as potherbs.
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 37
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Slim Amaranth
USDA AMHY
Acoma Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 16
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Slim Amaranth
USDA AMHY
Acoma Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 16
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Slim Amaranth
USDA AMHY
Laguna Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 16
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Slim Amaranth
USDA AMHY
Laguna Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 16
Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Carelessweed
USDA AMPA
Papago Food, Staple
Seeds ground and used as 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 23
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Acoma Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Acoma Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Cochiti Food, Vegetable
Young 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 16
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Laguna Food, Dried Food
Young plants boiled and dried for winter use.
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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Laguna Food, Vegetable
Young plants 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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Navajo Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Pueblo Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
USDA AMRE
Spanish American Food, Vegetable
Boiled and eaten like spinach, boiled and fried in lard or canned.
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 15