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Amaranthus sp.
Amaranth
Navajo Food, Staple
Seeds ground into meal 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 sp.
Amaranth
Navajo Food, Sweetener
Seeds ground into meal and chewed by the handful to obtain sugar.
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
Amelanchier pallida Greene
Pale Serviceberry
USDA AMPA2
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food
Berries dried 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 38
Amelanchier pallida Greene
Pale Serviceberry
USDA AMPA2
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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant 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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of bark used as a wash for open sores.
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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of bark taken for ulcers.
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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of plant used for stomach ulcers.
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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of peeled, cut and squeezed roots taken for pleurisy.
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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Respiratory Aid
Infusion of plant used for chest 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 38
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Cahuilla Drug, Veterinary Aid
Infusion of plant used for open sores on cattle.
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 38
Angelica lucida L.
Wild Celery
USDA ANLU
Eskimo, Alaska Other, Ceremonial Items
Plant formerly used during the seal bladder festival.
Ager, Thomas A. and Lynn Price Ager, 1980, Ethnobotany of The Eskimos of Nelson Island, Alaska, Arctic Anthropology 27:26-48, page 37
Apiastrum angustifolium Nutt.
Mock Parsley
USDA APAN
Cahuilla Food, Unspecified
Hairlike plant provided a small seasonal food source in wet years.
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 39
Apios americana Medik.
Groundnut
USDA APAM
Delaware Food, Unspecified
Roots boiled and eaten as the cultivated potato.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 59
Apium graveolens L.
Wild Celery
USDA APGRD
Cahuilla Food, Vegetable
Used as a potherb.
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 39
Apocynum androsaemifolium L.
Spreading Dogbane
USDA APAN2
Ojibwa Fiber, Sewing Material
Outer rind used for fine sewing. In the fall, when mature, this plant makes one of the strongest native fibers, stronger even than the cultivated hemp to which it is related.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 413
Apocynum cannabinum L.
Indianhemp
USDA APCA
Cahuilla Drug, Unspecified
Used for the medicinal properties and as a fibrous material.
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 39
Apocynum cannabinum L.
Indianhemp
USDA APCA
Cahuilla Fiber, Unspecified
Used for the medicinal properties and as a fibrous material.
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 39
Apocynum cannabinum L.
Indianhemp
USDA APCA
Isleta Food, Candy
Gummy latex mixed with clean clay and used as chewing gum.
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
Aquilegia eximia Van Houtte ex Planch.
Van Houtte's Columbine
USDA AQEX
Pomo, Kashaya Other, Ceremonial Items
Flowers used in dance wreathes at the Strawberry Festival.
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 39
Arbutus menziesii Pursh
Pacific Madrone
USDA ARME
Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Leaves used for stomach ailments.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of leaves used for diarrhea.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of leaves used for poison oak rash.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Branches used in house construction.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Food, Beverage
Mashed fruit mixed with water and strained into a drink.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food
Berries sun dried and stored 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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Food, Porridge
Dried berries 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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Food, Sauce & Relish
Berries used to make a gelatinous substance and eaten like aspic.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Food, Staple
Seeds ground into a meal and used to make mush or cakes.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Wood, provided a hot fire and long lasting coals, used for firewood.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Plant provided food for wild game and therefore a rich hunting opportunity.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Smoke Plant
Leaves mixed with tobacco.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Smoking Tools
Stems used to make pipes.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Tools
Stems used to make small tools.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
Eastwood's Manzanita
USDA ARGLG3
Cahuilla Other, Tools
Wood used to make awl handles.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of leaves used for diarrhea.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of leaves used for poison oak rash.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Fiber, Building Material
Branches used in house construction.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Food, Beverage
Mashed fruit mixed with water and strained into a drink.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food
Berries sun dried and stored 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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Food, Porridge
Dried berries 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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Food, Sauce & Relish
Berries used to make a gelatinous substance and eaten like aspic.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Food, Staple
Seeds ground into a meal and used to make mush or cakes.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Fuel
Wood, provided a hot fire and long lasting coals, used for firewood.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Plant provided food for wild game and therefore a rich hunting opportunity.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Smoke Plant
Leaves mixed with tobacco.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Smoking Tools
Stems used to make pipes.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Tools
Stems used to make small tools.
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 40
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
Bigberry Manzanita
USDA ARGL4
Cahuilla Other, Tools
Wood used to make awl handles.
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 40