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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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120 | Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr. 3 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 346 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Branches used to line acorn caches. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 346 |
418 | Acer circinatum Pursh 22 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Fiber 4 | Snow Gear 51 | Branches used for the frames of snowshoes. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
1100 | Achillea sp. 44 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of bruised leaves applied to cuts and wounds. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
1101 | Achillea sp. 44 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of leaves used for stomach distress. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
1102 | Achillea sp. 44 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Infusion of leaves used for lung distress. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
1597 | Adiantum sp. 72 | Hahwunkwut 83 | m66 109 | 183 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Plant used to make cooking bowls, mush baskets and other small baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 183 |
1598 | Adiantum sp. 72 | Hahwunkwut 83 | m66 109 | 183 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Plant used to make cooking bowls, mush baskets and other small baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 183 |
1599 | Adiantum sp. 72 | Poliklah 199 | m66 109 | 170 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Stems used to make the designs on baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 170 |
1600 | Adiantum sp. 72 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make designs on baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
1617 | Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt. 73 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Nuts eaten in times of need. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
1659 | Aesculus sp. 79 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 325 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make the fire drill. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 325 |
2594 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Inner bark chewed and used as a dull red dye. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
2988 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
3145 | Amelanchier sp. 214 | Pit River 197 | m66 109 | 222 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Wood made into a heavy robe or overcoat and corset armor and used for fighting. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 222 |
3146 | Amelanchier sp. 214 | Shasta 230 | m66 109 | 217 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Young shoots used to make arrows. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 217 |
3150 | Amelanchier sp. 214 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
3513 | Angelica hendersonii Coult. & Rose 263 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Antidote 122 | Infusion of plant taken for mussel poisoning. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
3514 | Angelica hendersonii Coult. & Rose 263 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Food 1 | Young stems eaten raw. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 | |
3555 | Angelica sp. 267 | Lolahnkok 127 | m66 109 | 191 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Plant rubbed on hands and girl's neck to make her give in. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 191 |
3879 | Apocynum sp. 298 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 276 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Used to make the best string and thread. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 276 |
4444 | Arctostaphylos patula Greene 340 | Midoo 142 | m66 109 | 308 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food during an acorn crop failure. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 308 |
4451 | Arctostaphylos patula Greene 340 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 263 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 263 |
4456 | Arctostaphylos pumila Nutt. 342 | Costanoan (Olhonean) 51 | m66 109 | 373 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Berries used to make cider. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 373 |
4495 | Arctostaphylos tomentosa (Pursh) Lindl. 346 | Costanoan (Olhonean) 51 | m66 109 | 373 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Infusion of bark powder taken for lung hemorrhages. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 373 |
4692 | Arctostaphylos viscida Parry 348 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Berries used to make cider. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
4693 | Arctostaphylos viscida Parry 348 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
4694 | Arctostaphylos viscida Parry 348 | Midoo 142 | m66 109 | 311 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries pounded and eaten. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 311 |
4700 | Arctostaphylos viscida Parry 348 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 263 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 263 |
4701 | Arctostaphylos viscida ssp. mariposa (Dudley) P.V. Wells 349 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Berries used to make cider. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
4702 | Arctostaphylos viscida ssp. mariposa (Dudley) P.V. Wells 349 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
4703 | Arctostaphylos viscida ssp. mariposa (Dudley) P.V. Wells 349 | Midoo 142 | m66 109 | 311 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries pounded and eaten. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 311 |
4907 | Aristolochia sp. 375 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Nuts used by children in play for blowing. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
5393 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Infusion of plant used as a mild cathartic. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
5394 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of bruised leaves applied to cuts and sores. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
5395 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 353 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Infusion of plant used as a disinfectant to wash the bodies of the mourners after funerals. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353 |
5396 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of plant used for indigestion. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
5397 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 353 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Plant worn around the neck by orphans after parents death to keep the ghost away & prevent sickness. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353 |
5398 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Small bundles of plant made into necklaces to keep disease away. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
5399 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 353 | Drug 2 | Infusion of plant taken, used as a wash or poultice applied as medicine. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353 | |
5400 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 338 | Drug 2 | Plant used as a medicine. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 338 | |
5401 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Used for horses with sore backs. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
5402 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 349 | Other 3 | Decorations 38 | Burned wood soot used for tattooing. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 349 |
5410 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Poliklah 199 | m66 109 | 173 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Poultice of plant applied to sore eyes. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 173 |
5411 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 282 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Used to thatch the sweat house. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 282 |
5423 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 437 | Drug 2 | Used as medicine. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 437 | |
5424 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Yurok, South Coast (Nererner) 290 | m66 109 | 169 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used for itching skin and as a lotion for sores. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 169 |
5425 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Yurok, South Coast (Nererner) 290 | m66 109 | 169 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of plant used for sore eyes. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 169 |
6071 | Asarum sp. 423 | Karok 105 | m66 109 | 209 | Drug 2 | Roots used for medicine. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 209 | |
6072 | Asarum sp. 423 | Lolahnkok 127 | m66 109 | 190 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Pounded leaves soaked in cold water and taken to vomit for stomach pains. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 190 |
6073 | Asarum sp. 423 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 224 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of fresh, large, green leaves applied as an antiseptic to cuts and boils. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
6179 | Asclepias sp. 441 | Karok 105 | m66 109 | 212 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Juice used for chewing gum. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 212 |
6183 | Asclepias sp. 441 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 224 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Stems used for making string and cord. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
6195 | Asclepias sp. 441 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Used to make string and ropes. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
6734 | Atriplex sp. 517 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 437 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Infusion of leaves used as a cathartic. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 437 |
8116 | Carex sp. 752 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 296 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots split finely and used for black design material in fine baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296 |
8117 | Carex sp. 752 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 296 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used for basket body material. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296 |
8631 | Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. 808 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8632 | Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. 808 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 329 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used as rods for basketry. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 329 |
8633 | Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. 808 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 339 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 339 |
8634 | Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. 808 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8635 | Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt. 808 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood made into the slender needle used in piercing the ear lobe of young girls. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8660 | Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn. 813 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Rods used in the fine, coiled baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8661 | Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn. 813 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8662 | Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn. 813 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8669 | Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt. 815 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 288 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make the fire drill. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 288 |
8683 | Ceanothus sp. 817 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 362 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Bark used as a filter to leach the bitter out of acorn meal. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 362 |
8685 | Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch. 818 | Poliklah 199 | m66 109 | 173 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | 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 |
8690 | Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook. 819 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of leaves taken for coughs. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8691 | Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook. 819 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of leaves taken for fevers. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8877 | Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins 838 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used as the outside strands in coiled basketry. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
8878 | Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins 838 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used for the red design in baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8885 | Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins 838 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 296 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Split strands used for basket body material. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296 |
8891 | Cercis sp. 839 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 275 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Branches used in the making and decorating of baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 275 |
8981 | Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S. Wats.) F.L. Martin 843 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used for spear points. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8982 | Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S. Wats.) F.L. Martin 843 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used for digging sticks. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
8983 | Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S. Wats.) F.L. Martin 843 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make digging sticks. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
9730 | Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth 922 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Plant considered poisonous. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
9731 | Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth 922 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 336 | Fiber 4 | Caulking Material 94 | Made into a white mucilaginous paste and used to coat baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
9753 | Chlorogalum sp. 924 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 352 | Other 3 | Fasteners 57 | Bulbs made into glue and used to fasten sinew on the backs of the sinew backed bows. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 352 |
9754 | Chlorogalum sp. 924 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 290 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Long leaves used to line the ground ovens while baking acorn bread. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 290 |
10104 | Cladium mariscus ssp. jamaicense (Crantz) Kkenth. 987 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 328 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make small baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
10107 | Cladium sp. 988 | Pomo 200 | m66 109 | 296 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used for basket body material. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296 |
10108 | Cladium sp. 988 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 405 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 405 |
10899 | Cornus glabrata Benth. 1095 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 223 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Long shoots used for some of the baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223 |
10900 | Cornus glabrata Benth. 1095 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Straight stems used for making baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
11299 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Straight stems used for making baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
11320 | Corylus sp. 1114 | Hahwunkwut 83 | m66 109 | 183 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make carrying baskets, baby baskets and other coarse baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 183 |
11321 | Corylus sp. 1114 | Poliklah 199 | m66 109 | 170 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 170 |
11493 | Croton setigerus Hook. 1145 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 224 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Plant dried for a year to take on great power and used for dropsy. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
12090 | Datisca glomerata (K. Presl) Baill. 1239 | Wintoon 281 | m66 109 | 264 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Used as a yellow dye. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
12235 | Datura wrightii Regel 1244 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 423 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Decoction of roots used as a ceremonial narcotic. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 423 |
12236 | Datura wrightii Regel 1244 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 423 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of roots taken for inflammation of the bowels (appendicitis). | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 423 |
12237 | Datura wrightii Regel 1244 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 423 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Decoction of roots taken for many different diseases. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 423 |
12636 | Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene 1319 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 423 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Decoction of salt cooked into a gum, placed in the mouth and allowed to melt for bad colds. The salt grass, when dry, was placed on a dry hide or a large piece of canvas or cloth and beaten for a long time until the tiny black salty specks on the stem and narrow blades fell off and collected on the cloth. This material was kept in bottles or jars (formerly in baskets). When needed for medicine, it was put in hot water and boiled until it formed a dark reddish brown gum. The informant remarked that it should be 'cooked like gravy until the gum comes.' | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 423 |
12637 | Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene 1319 | Yokut 286 | m66 109 | 423 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 363 | Decoction of salt cooked into a gum, placed in the mouth and allowed to melt for loss of appetite. The salt grass, when dry, was placed on a dry hide or a large piece of canvas or cloth and beaten for a long time until the tiny black salty specks on the stem and narrow blades fell off and collected on the cloth. This material was kept in bottles or jars (formerly in baskets). When needed for medicine, it was put in hot water and boiled until it formed a dark reddish brown gum. The informant remarked that it should be 'cooked like gravy until the gum comes.' | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 423 |
12682 | Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt 1334 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Antiemetic 103 | Decoction of roots taken for vomiting. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
12683 | Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt 1334 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 366 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Decoction of roots taken for spitting blood and other internal bleeding. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366 |
13230 | Epicampes sp. 1408 | Shoshoni 232 | m66 109 | 446 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Grass used to make grass coil baskets. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 446 |
13273 | Epilobium sp. 1417 | Mewuk 140 | m66 109 | 362 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Used to line acorn caches. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 362 |
13483 | Equisetum sp. 1428 | Modesse 145 | m66 109 | 224 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of plant taken for coughs. | Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
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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) );