| Artemisia douglasiana Bess. Douglas' Sagewort USDA ARDO3 |
Costanoan Other, Lighting Burned branches used as torches during night fishing. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Artemisia douglasiana Bess. Douglas' Sagewort USDA ARDO3 |
Costanoan Other, Tools Burned branches used to smoke bees from nests. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of roots used for dysentery. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots used for infants with colic. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots used for infants with colic. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of roots used for urinary problems. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Other, Lighting Burned branches used as torches during night fishing. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Asclepias eriocarpa Benth. Woollypod Milkweed USDA ASER |
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of plant and plant salve used for colds. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Asclepias eriocarpa Benth. Woollypod Milkweed USDA ASER |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Milky juice used to reduce corns. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Asclepias eriocarpa Benth. Woollypod Milkweed USDA ASER |
Costanoan Drug, Other Powdered, dried roots inhaled to cause sneezing. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Asclepias eriocarpa Benth. Woollypod Milkweed USDA ASER |
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid Burning dried plant smoke inhaled for asthma. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12 |
| Asclepias fascicularis Dcne. Mexican Whorled Milkweed USDA ASFA |
Costanoan Fiber, Cordage Stem fiber used as cordage. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 252 |
| Asyneuma prenanthoides (Dur.) McVaugh California Harebell USDA ASPR10 |
Costanoan Food, Winter Use Food Bulbs eaten in winter and early spring. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Baccharis douglasii DC. Saltmarsh Baccharis USDA BADO |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash for wounds. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis douglasii DC. Saltmarsh Baccharis USDA BADO |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Dried, powdered stems applied as a disinfectant to wounds. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis douglasii DC. Saltmarsh Baccharis USDA BADO |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of heated leaves and animal fat applied to boils. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis douglasii DC. Saltmarsh Baccharis USDA BADO |
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant Dried, powdered stems applied as a disinfectant to wounds. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis douglasii DC. Saltmarsh Baccharis USDA BADO |
Costanoan Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of plant taken for kidney ailments. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis pilularis DC. Coyotebrush USDA BAPI |
Costanoan Drug, Panacea Infusion of plant used as a general remedy. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers. Mule's Fat USDA BASA4 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves and twigs used as wash for scalp and hair to encourage growth. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Bouteloua sp. Grama Grass |
Costanoan Other, Cooking Tools Hollow stems used as straws. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Brodiaea sp. |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Parched or roasted bulbs used for food. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav¢n) DC. Fringed Redmaids USDA CACI2 |
Costanoan Food, Staple Seeds, in great quantities, used for pinole. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251 |
| Calandrinia ciliata (Ruiz & Pav¢n) DC. Fringed Redmaids USDA CACI2 |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Raw foliage used for food. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251 |
| Camissonia ovata (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Raven Goldeneggs USDA CAOV4 |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Raw, boiled or steamed foliage used for food. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250 |
| Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Shepherd's Purse USDA CABU2 |
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of plant used for dysentery. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9 |
| Carex sp. Sedge |
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry Roots of many species used in basketry. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Castilleja affinis Hook. & Arn. Indian Paintbrush USDA CAAFA2 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash or powdered plant applied to infected sores. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15 |
| Castilleja affinis Hook. & Arn. Indian Paintbrush USDA CAAFA2 |
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant Decoction of plant used as a wash or powdered plant applied to infected sores. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15 |
| Ceanothus sp. California Lilac |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash for facial blemishes and the hair. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22 |
| Ceanothus sp. California Lilac |
Costanoan Other, Soap Decoction used as a detergent. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250 |
| Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small Spotted Sandmat USDA CHNU9 |
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine Infusion of plant taken to purify the blood. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9 |
| Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small Spotted Sandmat USDA CHNU9 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash for cuts. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9 |
| Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small Spotted Sandmat USDA CHNU9 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Milky juice applied to pimples and infusion of foliage used as a hair wash. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9 |
| Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small Spotted Sandmat USDA CHNU9 |
Costanoan Drug, Eye Medicine Decoction of plant used as a wash for eyes. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9 |
| Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats. California Goosefoot USDA CHCA3 |
Costanoan Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of root applied as a poultice for numb or paralyzed limbs. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11 |
| Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats. California Goosefoot USDA CHCA3 |
Costanoan Other, Soap Scraped roots and water used to produce detergent foam. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Pounded stalks used as a wash for dandruff. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Drug, Poison Bulb used as a fish poison. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Fibrous bulb covers tied in bundles to make brushes. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Leaves of immature plant used for food. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Bulbs produced a detergent foam used as fish poison. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Costanoan Other, Soap Bulbs produced a detergent foam used in washing. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic Raw stalks chewed for stomach pain. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Pounded stalk pulp used for face sores. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant Pounded stalk pulp used to dry infections. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Raw stalks chewed for stomach pain. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid Decoction of roots taken for asthma. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Cirsium sp. |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Raw or boiled stems used for food. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. Miner's Lettuce USDA CLPEP |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Raw foliage used for food in early spring and boiled or steamed when eaten later in the season. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251 |