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id | species | tribe | source ▲ | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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37024 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Micmac 141 | r48 188 | 56 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Used as an abortifacient. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1948, Ethnobotanique Et Ethnozoologie Gaspesiennes, Archives de Folklore 3:51-64, page 56 |
37025 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Micmac 141 | r48 188 | 56 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of roots used for colds. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1948, Ethnobotanique Et Ethnozoologie Gaspesiennes, Archives de Folklore 3:51-64, page 56 |
37028 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Micmac 141 | r48 188 | 56 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Used as an aphrodisiac. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1948, Ethnobotanique Et Ethnozoologie Gaspesiennes, Archives de Folklore 3:51-64, page 56 |
37029 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Micmac 141 | r48 188 | 56 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of roots used for sore throats. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1948, Ethnobotanique Et Ethnozoologie Gaspesiennes, Archives de Folklore 3:51-64, page 56 |
3535 | Angelica lucida L. 265 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 31 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Burning stems shaken inside and outside the house for purification. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 31 |
5522 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 33 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Plant taken for colds. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 33 |
5523 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 33 | Drug 2 | Poultice of plant used for unspecified ailments. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 33 | |
5585 | Artemisia tilesii Ledeb. 406 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 33 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of dried, shredded plant applied to skin infections. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 33 |
5586 | Artemisia tilesii Ledeb. 406 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 33 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Plant used as switch during steambath for a sprained or sore limb. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 33 |
9895 | Cicuta virosa L. 946 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 21 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Root 'considered to be poisonous to people.' | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 21 |
14195 | Eriophorum angustifolium Honckeny 1537 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 27 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Raw stems eaten to restore good health to persons in generally poor health. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 27 |
19886 | Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens (Ait.) Hult‚n 2127 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 32 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Burning dried stalk shaken around head and shoulders of sick child. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 32 |
22498 | Matricaria discoidea DC. 2423 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Plant used in the steambath for the pleasant odor. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 22, 23 |
22499 | Matricaria discoidea DC. 2423 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Decoction of dried seed heads taken for colds. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 22, 23 |
22500 | Matricaria discoidea DC. 2423 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of dried seed heads taken for indigestion. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 22, 23 |
23944 | Nicotiana sp. 2586 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 32 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Leaves considered to be 'a good cure for a dog in a weakened condition.' | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 32 |
26932 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 28, 29 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of green needles taken or raw needles chewed as cough medicine. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 28, 29 |
32690 | Ranunculus lapponicus L. 3310 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 23 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 284 | Plants soaked and eaten by starving persons before eating other food. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 23 |
35161 | Rumex acetosa L. 3479 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 24 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of leaves and stems taken for diarrhea. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 24 |
35485 | Rumex sp. 3495 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 31 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Plant 'widely recognized as an effective astringent.' | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 31 |
35658 | Salix arbusculoides Anderss. 3519 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 30 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of inner bark applied to sores. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 30 |
35659 | Salix arbusculoides Anderss. 3519 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 30 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Leaves placed in the corners of watery eyes. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 30 |
35660 | Salix arbusculoides Anderss. 3519 | Eskimo, Kuskokwagmiut 73 | o57 187 | 30 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Leaves chewed for sore mouth. | Oswalt, W. H., 1957, A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 6:17-36, page 30 |
24102 | Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal 2596 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 728 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Used as a delicacy. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 728 |
24104 | Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal 2596 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 728 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Used as a staple food in primitive times. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 728 |
27504 | Pinus contorta var. murrayana (Grev. & Balf.) Engelm. 2956 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 728 | Fiber 4 | Canoe Material 70 | Peeled sapling used to make poles to propel canoes. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 728 |
27966 | Pinus ponderosa P.& C. Lawson 2968 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 728 | Fiber 4 | Canoe Material 70 | Single logs used to make dugout canoes. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 728 |
27970 | Pinus ponderosa P.& C. Lawson 2968 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 735 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Dried needles stuffed loosely between cross sticks and lighted to ignite them. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 735 |
31171 | Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco 3199 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 728 | Fiber 4 | Canoe Material 70 | Single logs used to make dugout canoes. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 728 |
37377 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Klamath 115 | c04 186 | 737 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Outer surface split and twisted into weft cords and warp used in making baskets. | Coville, Frederick V., 1904, Wokas, a Primitive Food of the Klamath Indians., Smithsonian Institution, US. National Museum., page 737 |
16516 | Hedysarum boreale ssp. mackenziei (Richards.) Welsh 1811 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 36 | Food 1 | Roots eaten fresh and boiled. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 36 | |
16518 | Hedysarum boreale ssp. mackenziei (Richards.) Welsh 1811 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 36 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Fresh roots stored underground in brush lined caches for future use. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 36 |
42207 | Vaccinium ovalifolium Sm. 4082 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 36 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 36 |
42430 | Vaccinium uliginosum L. 4088 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 36 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 36 |
42458 | Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. 4089 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 36 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 36 |
43077 | Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf. 4130 | Tanana, Upper 255 | mckenn59 185 | 37 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries mixed with fat and used for food. | McKennan, Robert A., 1959, The Upper Tanana Indians, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 55, page 37 |
1122 | Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth 46 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Seeds ground with corn into fine meal and used to make tortilla bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 |
2125 | Allium cernuum Roth 141 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Eaten raw with cornmeal dumplings or fresh piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 | |
2191 | Allium geyeri S. Wats. 147 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Eaten raw with cornmeal dumplings or fresh piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 | |
12350 | Descurainia pinnata (Walt.) Britt. 1271 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 19 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Greens pit baked, cooled and served in salted water with corn dumplings, boiled bread or piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 19 |
18864 | Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little 2060 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten with piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
21431 | Lycium pallidum Miers 2316 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 19 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Berries cooked to make a jam-like food and served with fresh piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 19 |
24641 | Opuntia erinacea var. hystricina (Engelm. & Bigelow) L. Benson 2657 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits cooked, freed from thorns and served with cornmeal boiled bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
24750 | Opuntia polyacantha Haw. 2667 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits cooked, freed from thorns and served with cornmeal boiled bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
24876 | Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow 2674 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 19 | Food 1 | Buds boiled and eaten with cornmeal boiled bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 19 | |
25611 | Pectis angustifolia Torr. 2766 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Plants dried and eaten with fresh roasted corn, dried parched corn or corn dumplings. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 |
27566 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Nuts roasted and eaten as an after supper luxury. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
33126 | Rhus trilobata Nutt. 3352 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Berries pounded, soaked in water and used to make a refreshing drink. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 |
33427 | Ribes cereum var. pedicellare Brewer & S. Wats. 3364 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten with fresh piki bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
38294 | Solanum jamesii Torr. 3722 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Tubers boiled and eaten with magnesia clay. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 | |
38792 | Sporobolus giganteus Nash 3808 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 20 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Seeds threshed, ground with corn into fine meal and used to make a mush. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 20 |
43764 | Yucca angustissima Engelm. ex Trel. 4224 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits pit baked with lambsquarter leaves and eaten with corn dumplings in salted water. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
43828 | Yucca baccata Torr. 4225 | Hopi 95 | n43 184 | 18 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Fruits sun dried, boiled into jam and eaten with corn dumplings or boiled bread. | Nequatewa, Edmund, 1943, Some Hopi Recipes for the Preparation of Wild Plant Foods, Plateau 18:18-20, page 18 |
10475 | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott 1049 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Drug 2 | Plant used to make a draught and given to the sick. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 | |
10476 | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott 1049 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Food 1 | Plant mixed with coconut meat and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 | |
10477 | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott 1049 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Food 1 | Roots beaten into poi and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 | |
10478 | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott 1049 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Leaves and stems cooked and eaten as greens. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 |
10714 | Cordyline fruticosa (L.) Chev. 1077 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 68 | Food 1 | Roots pit baked and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 68 | |
12550 | Dioscorea bulbifera L. 1305 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 68 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Bitter fruit cooked, grated, washed several times, strained and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 68 |
12551 | Dioscorea pentaphylla L. 1306 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 68 | Food 1 | Tubers oven cooked and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 68 | |
12553 | Dioscorea sp. 1307 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Drug 2 | Tubers used to make a drink for the sick. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 | |
12555 | Dioscorea sp. 1307 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 67 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Tubers baked or roasted and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 67 |
17852 | Ipomoea cairica (L.) Sweet 1988 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 69 | Food 1 | Tubers grated, roasted and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 69 | |
22411 | Marattia sp. 2416 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 68 | Food 1 | Leaf stem bases over cooked and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 68 | |
39272 | Tacca leontopetaloides (L.) Kuntze 3884 | Hawaiian 90 | m03 183 | 68 | Food 1 | Tubers grated, roasted and eaten. | Malo, David, 1903, Hawaiian Antiquities, Honolulu. Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., page 68 | |
92 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Boughs used to make beds. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
93 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Bark used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
94 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for kindling and fuel. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
593 | Acer pensylvanicum L. 31 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Bark used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
623 | Acer rubrum L. 32 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make basketware. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
697 | Acer saccharum Marsh. 35 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Bark used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
698 | Acer saccharum Marsh. 35 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Sap used to make maple syrup and maple sugar. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
699 | Acer saccharum Marsh. 35 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Used to make bows and arrows. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
1329 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Drug 2 | Roots chewed for medicinal use. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 | |
1330 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
2633 | Alnus sp. 174 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Dye 5 | Bark used to make a dye. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 | |
4054 | Aralia nudicaulis L. 318 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7220 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Bark used to make baskets. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7221 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Bark used to make house coverings. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7223 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Bark used to make boxes, coffins and other containers. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7224 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Bark used to make dishes and cooking utensils. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7336 | Betula sp. 585 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Bark used to make trumpets for calling game. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
7337 | Betula sp. 585 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Lighting 145 | Bark used to make torches for night fishing. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
10668 | Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. 1072 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Drug 2 | Roots chewed for medicinal use. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 | |
14689 | Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. 1603 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Snow Gear 51 | Used to make snowshoe frames. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
15211 | Fraxinus americana L. 1655 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Used to make axe and knife handles. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
15260 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make basketware. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
15514 | Galium tinctorium (L.) Scop. 1689 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 254 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Roots used to make a red dye for porcupine quills. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 254 |
16703 | Helianthus tuberosus L. 1835 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Tubers eaten. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 | |
17259 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make baskets. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
17260 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Used to make mats. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
19109 | Juniperus sp. 2063 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for kindling and fuel. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
19520 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for kindling and fuel. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
19823 | Ledum groenlandicum Oeder 2125 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
23152 | Mitchella repens L. 2494 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
26980 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Boughs used to make beds. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
26981 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Bark used to make a beverage. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
26982 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for kindling and fuel. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
27112 | Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P. 2935 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Boughs used to make beds. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
27113 | Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P. 2935 | Micmac 141 | sd51 182 | 258 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Roots used as sewing material for canoe birch bark products. | Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
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CREATE TABLE uses ( id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL, species INTEGER NOT NULL, tribe INTEGER NOT NULL, source INTEGER NOT NULL, pageno TEXT NOT NULL, use_category INTEGER, use_subcategory INTEGER, notes TEXT, rawsource TEXT NOT NULL, FOREIGN KEY(use_category) REFERENCES use_categories(id), FOREIGN KEY(use_subcategory) REFERENCES use_subcategories(id), FOREIGN KEY(tribe) REFERENCES tribes(id), FOREIGN KEY(species) REFERENCES species(id), FOREIGN KEY(source) REFERENCES sources(id) );