| Nicotiana quadrivalvis var. bigelovii (Torr.) DeWolf Bigelow's Tobacco USDA NIQUB |
Costanoan Drug, Cathartic Leaves smoked as a general purgative in social and ritual contexts. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14 |
| Nicotiana quadrivalvis var. bigelovii (Torr.) DeWolf Bigelow's Tobacco USDA NIQUB |
Costanoan Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Leaves smoked as a general purgative in social and ritual contexts. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14 |
| Nicotiana quadrivalvis var. bigelovii (Torr.) DeWolf Bigelow's Tobacco USDA NIQUB |
Costanoan Drug, Ear Medicine Plant smoke blown into the ear for earaches. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14 |
| Nicotiana quadrivalvis var. bigelovii (Torr.) DeWolf Bigelow's Tobacco USDA NIQUB |
Costanoan Drug, Emetic Fresh leaves chewed as an emetic. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 14 |
| Oenanthe sarmentosa K. Presl ex DC. Water Parsely USDA OESA |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Raw or cooked 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 251 |
| Opuntia sp. Prickly Pear |
Costanoan Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of warm fruit applied and warm fruit juice rubbed on for rheumatism. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 10 |
| Opuntia sp. Prickly Pear |
Costanoan Food, Fruit Fruits eaten 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 |
| Orthocarpus sp. |
Costanoan Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of foliage used for coughs. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 15 |
| Paeonia brownii Dougl. ex Hook. Brown's Peony USDA PABR |
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots or plants used for stomachaches and indigestion. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 7 |
| Paeonia brownii Dougl. ex Hook. Brown's Peony USDA PABR |
Costanoan Drug, Laxative Decoction of plants taken for constipation. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 7 |
| Paeonia brownii Dougl. ex Hook. Brown's Peony USDA PABR |
Costanoan Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction of roots used for pneumonia. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 7 |
| Pellaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. Birdfoot Cliffbrake USDA PEMUM |
Costanoan Drug, Antihemorrhagic Decoction of plant used for internal injuries to cough up 'bad blood.' Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
| Pellaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. Birdfoot Cliffbrake USDA PEMUM |
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine Decoction of plant used for internal injuries to cough up 'bad blood.' Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
| Pellaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. Birdfoot Cliffbrake USDA PEMUM |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves used as a wash for facial sores. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
| Pellaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. Birdfoot Cliffbrake USDA PEMUM |
Costanoan Drug, Emetic Decoction of plant used for internal injuries to cough up 'bad blood.' Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
| Pellaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. Birdfoot Cliffbrake USDA PEMUM |
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of sprouts taken 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 5 |
| Penstemon centranthifolius Benth. Scarlet Bugler USDA PECE2 |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of plant applied to deep, 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 |
| Penstemon centranthifolius Benth. Scarlet Bugler USDA PECE2 |
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant Poultice of plant applied to deep, 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 |
| Phacelia californica Cham. California Scorpionweed USDA PHCA |
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of root 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 13 |
| Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl. California Foothill Pine USDA PISA2 |
Costanoan Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Pitch chewed for rheumatism. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 6 |
| Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl. California Foothill Pine USDA PISA2 |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Pine nuts 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 248 |
| Plantago major L. Common Plantain USDA PLMA2 |
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of roots taken for fever. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11 |
| Plantago major L. Common Plantain USDA PLMA2 |
Costanoan Drug, Laxative Decoction of roots taken for constipation. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11 |
| Platanus racemosa Nutt. California Sycamore USDA PLRA |
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 20 |
| Platanus racemosa Nutt. California Sycamore USDA PLRA |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Inner bark 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 249 |
| Platanus racemosa Nutt. California Sycamore USDA PLRA |
Costanoan Other, Cooking Tools Leaves used to wrap bread during baking. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
| Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl Western Swordfern USDA POMU |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Rhizomes eaten, boiled or baked in coals. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
| Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl Western Swordfern USDA POMU |
Costanoan Other, Cooking Tools Fronds used to line earth ovens. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
| Populus sp. Poplar |
Costanoan Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of bark made into a syrup and used to set broken bones. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 21 |
| Populus sp. Poplar |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Inner bark 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 248 |
| Prosartes hookeri var. hookeri Drops Of Gold USDA DIHOH |
Costanoan Drug, Kidney Aid Fruit used for the kidneys. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28 |
| Prunus ilicifolia (Nutt. ex Hook. & Arn.) D. Dietr. Hollyleaf Cherry USDA PRILI |
Costanoan Food, Fruit Fruits eaten 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 249 |
| Prunus ilicifolia (Nutt. ex Hook. & Arn.) D. Dietr. Hollyleaf Cherry USDA PRILI |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Soaked, roasted inner kernels 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 249 |
| Prunus ilicifolia (Nutt. ex Hook. & Arn.) D. Dietr. Hollyleaf Cherry USDA PRILI |
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used for bows. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
| Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr. Western Chokecherry USDA PRVID |
Costanoan Food, Fruit Fruits used for food, late in season only. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
| Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) A. Anderb. Ladies' Tobacco USDA PSCA13 |
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic Infusion of plant taken 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 |
| Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) A. Anderb. Ladies' Tobacco USDA PSCA13 |
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of plant taken 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 26 |
| Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) A. Anderb. Ladies' Tobacco USDA PSCA13 |
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of plant taken 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 |
| Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western Brackenfern |
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of root used as hair rinse or roots rubbed on scalp for hair growth. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
| Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western Brackenfern |
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry Roots 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 247 |
| Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western Brackenfern |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Young fronds eaten raw or cooked. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
| Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western Brackenfern |
Costanoan Other, Containers Fronds used to line acorn-leaching pits and earth ovens. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
| Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western Brackenfern |
Costanoan Other, Protection Fronds used as sunshades. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
| Quercus agrifolia N‚e California Live Oak USDA QUAGA |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Acorns 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 248 |
| Quercus sp. Red Oak |
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of acorns used for diarrhea. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20 |
| Quercus sp. Red Oak |
Costanoan Drug, Toothache Remedy Decoction of bark used for toothaches and to tighten loose teeth. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20 |
| Quercus sp. Red Oak |
Costanoan Food, Unspecified Acorns 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 248 |
| Quercus sp. Red Oak |
Costanoan Other, Cooking Tools Wood used for bowls and mortars. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248 |
| Quercus sp. Red Oak |
Costanoan Other, Fuel Bark used as tinder. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248 |
| Ranunculus sp. Crow's Foot |
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 8 |