| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch. Blueblossom Ceanothus USDA CETH |
Poliklah Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of leaves and twigs used to wash newborn babies. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 173 |
| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch. Blueblossom Ceanothus USDA CETH |
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 23 |
| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch. Blueblossom Ceanothus USDA CETH |
Pomo, Kashaya Other, Soap Fresh or dried flowers mixed with water and used as a soap for washing hands, face and body. Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 23 |