| Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn. Douglas' Dustymaiden USDA CHDOD |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Infusion of young leaves taken or put on the hair for headaches. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Chenopodium fremontii S. Wats. Fremont's Goosefoot USDA CHFRF |
Klamath Food, Unspecified Roasted, ground 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 95-96 |
| Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla Golden Chinkapin USDA CHCHC4 |
Klamath Food, Unspecified Nuts 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 94 |
| Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla Golden Chinkapin USDA CHCHC4 |
Paiute Food, Beverage Leaves used to make tea. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 65 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Paiute Food, Candy Roots used as chewing gum. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 115 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Paiute Other, Tools Peeled stems used for piercing ears in preparation for wearing earrings. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 115 |
| Cicuta douglasii (DC.) Coult. & Rose Western Water Hemlock USDA CIDO |
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of mashed roots used as a soothing solution for 'rheumatism' and tired and aching feet. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 96 |
| Cicuta maculata L. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAM |
Klamath Drug, Poison Poisonous roots mixed with rattlesnake poison or decomposed animal liver and used to poison arrows. 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 101 |
| Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt. Western White Clematis USDA CLLIL2 |
Oregon Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves and bark used as shampoo. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 57 |
| Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt. Western White Clematis USDA CLLIL2 |
Oregon Indian Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of white portion of bark used for fever. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 40 |
| Cleome serrulata Pursh Rocky Mountain Beeplant USDA CLSE |
Oregon Indian Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of whole plant taken for fever. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 40 |
| Collomia grandiflora Dougl. ex Lindl. Largeflower Mountaintrumpet USDA COGR4 |
Paiute Other, Containers Leaves used as a protective covering for filled berry containers. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 106 |
| Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida (A. DC.) Piehl Pale Bastard Toadflax USDA COUMP |
Paiute Food, Unspecified Small, round seeds eaten as nuts by children. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 66 |
| Cornus canadensis L. Bunchberry Dogwood USDA COCA13 |
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine Mashed roots strained through a clean cloth & used as an eyewash for the removal of foreign objects. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 98 |
| Cornus canadensis L. Bunchberry Dogwood USDA COCA13 |
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine Mashed roots strained through a clean cloth and used as an eyewash for eye soreness. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 98 |
| Cornus sericea ssp. sericea Redosier Dogwood USDA COSES |
Paiute Fiber, Furniture Wood used for cradle board frames. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 98 |
| Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp California Hazelnut USDA COCOC |
Klamath Food, Unspecified Nuts 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 94 |
| Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp California Hazelnut USDA COCOC |
Paiute Food, Unspecified Nut meat eaten raw. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 64 |
| Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp California Hazelnut USDA COCOC |
Paiute Food, Winter Use Food Nut meat stored for future use. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 64 |
| Crataegus douglasii Lindl. Black Hawthorn USDA CRDOD |
Paiute Food, Fruit Fruit eaten raw or boiled. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 84 |
| Crataegus douglasii var. douglasii Douglas' Hawthorn USDA CRDOD |
Oregon Indian Food, Fruit Fresh or dried fruit used for food. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 22 |
| Descurainia incana ssp. incisa (Engelm.) Kartesz & Gandhi Mountain Tansymustard USDA DEINI2 |
Klamath Food, Unspecified Parched, ground 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 96-97 |
| Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl Herb Sophia USDA DESO2 |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of ground seeds applied to burns and sores, including sores on horses. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl Herb Sophia USDA DESO2 |
Paiute Drug, Veterinary Aid Poultice of ground seeds applied to sores on horses. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl Herb Sophia USDA DESO2 |
Paiute Food, Beverage Roasted, ground seeds mixed with water and used as a cooling beverage for hot weather. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 74 |
| Equisetum hyemale L. Scouringrush Horsetail USDA EQHYA |
Klamath Fiber, Scouring Material Used to smooth arrow shafts. 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 |
| Equisetum sp. Mare's Tail |
Paiute Other, Toys & Games Stalk sections used by children to make whistles. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 37 |
| Ericameria bloomeri (Gray) J.F. Macbr. Rabbitbush Heathgoldenrod USDA ERBL2 |
Klamath Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves used to draw blisters. 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 106 |
| Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. nauseosa Rubber Rabbitbrush USDA ERNAN5 |
Klamath Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of herbage used to raise blisters. 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 106 |
| Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. nauseosa Rubber Rabbitbrush USDA ERNAN5 |
Paiute Food, Candy Roots used as chewing gum. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 115 |
| Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. nauseosa Rubber Rabbitbrush USDA ERNAN5 |
Paiute Other, Tools Peeled stems used for piercing ears in preparation for wearing earrings. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 115 |
| Eriogonum elatum Dougl. ex Benth. Tall Woolly Buckwheat USDA ERELE |
Paiute Other, Toys & Games Stems used in game similar to wishbone pulling. When the plant has matured and the stems are dry and brittle, the stout, long-branched flowering stems of this plant are used to play a game. Two children fashion a hook for themselves from the branching portion of the stem. These hooks are interlocked, and the participants pull on them until one of the hooks is broken. The person with the unbroken hook is considered to be the winner. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 68 |
| Eriogonum umbellatum var. ellipticum (Nutt.) Reveal Sulphurflower Buckwheat USDA ERUME |
Klamath Drug, Burn Dressing Leaves placed on burns to soothe the pain. 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 95 |
| Erythronium oregonum Applegate Giant White Fawnlily USDA ERORO |
Kwakiutl Food, Dried Food Bulbs dried and used for food. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 75 |
| Erythronium oregonum Applegate Giant White Fawnlily USDA ERORO |
Kwakiutl Food, Unspecified Bulbs eaten raw, baked or boiled. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 75 |
| Erythronium oregonum ssp. oregonum Oregon Fawnlily USDA ERORO |
Wailaki Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed plant applied to boils. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 320 |
| Fragaria sp. Wild Strawberry |
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 80 |
| Fragaria virginiana Duchesne Virginia Strawberry USDA FRVIV |
Klamath Food, Fruit Fresh fruit 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 98 |
| Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper Pursh's Buckthorn USDA FRPU7 |
Klamath Drug, Emetic Berries used as an emetic. 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 100 |
| Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper Pursh's Buckthorn USDA FRPU7 |
Klamath Drug, Emetic Infusion of foliage, twigs and bark taken as an emetic. 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 100 |
| Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper Pursh's Buckthorn USDA FRPU7 |
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of bark taken for 'any trouble in the stomach.' Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 89 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge Cold infusion of twigs used for fevers. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Costanoan Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Leaves placed in sandals as a snake repellent. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Costanoan Other, Protection Leaves placed in sandals as a snake repellent. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Cowlitz Drug, Anthelmintic Infusion of bark taken for worms. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Cowlitz Fiber, Canoe Material Wood used to make canoe paddles. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Cowlitz Other, Tools Wood used to make digging sticks. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Karok Drug, Preventive Medicine Bark used to prevent bad effect on medicine by ceremonially impure person. Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 388 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Karok Fiber, Basketry Roots used to make baskets. Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 388 |
| Fraxinus latifolia Benth. Oregon Ash USDA FRLA |
Kawaiisu Other, Tools Peeled pole, ten or more feet in length, used to knock down pinyon cones. Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 32 |