Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Spanish Moss USDA TIUS |
Houma Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of moss taken for chills and fever. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Spanish Moss USDA TIUS |
Houma Fiber, Cordage Dried fibers twisted and used for cordage. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Spanish Moss USDA TIUS |
Houma Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Dried fibers twisted and used to make floor mats. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Spanish Moss USDA TIUS |
Seminole Other, Cooking Tools Used to remove scum in cooking. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 472 |
Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Spanish Moss USDA TIUS |
Seminole Other, Hide Preparation Used for tanning. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 472 |