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id | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes ▼ | rawsource |
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32388 | Quercus rubra L. 3285 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 327 | Food 1 | Acorns freed from tannic acid by boiling with wood ashes and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 327 | |
32295 | Quercus macrocarpa Michx. 3273 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Food 1 | Acorns leached with basswood ashes to remove the bitter taste and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 | |
32389 | Quercus rubra L. 3285 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Food 1 | Acorns leached with basswood ashes to remove the bitter taste and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 | |
41558 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Bark cooked with rendering fat and prized by children as special tidbits. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
41559 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bark cooked with rendering fat as a flavoring. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
41556 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Preservative 83 | Bark cooked with rendering fat as a preservative. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
16379 | Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch 1791 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 335 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Bark used as a tonic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 335 |
16373 | Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch 1791 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 335 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 173 | Bark used as an appetizer. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 335 |
29417 | Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera (Ait.) Eckenwalder 3100 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 72 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Bark used as fuel for roasting the clays in making skin paints. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 72 |
32387 | Quercus rubra L. 3285 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Dye 5 | Black 108 | Bark used to make a black dye for porcupine quills. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
3219 | Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern. 227 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 95 | Food 1 | Beans used for the agreeable taste and nutritive value. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 95 | |
33638 | Ribes missouriense Nutt. 3382 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food in season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
8807 | Celtis occidentalis L. 824 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used occasionally for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
1352 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Blades of grass used as garlands in mystery ceremonies. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
38474 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 133 | Other 3 | Season Indicator 115 | Blooms used as an indicator of corn ripening. The goldenrod served the Omaha as a mark or sign in their floral calendar. When they were on the summer buffalo hunt, the sight of the goldenrod indicated to them that their corn was beginning to ripen at home. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133 |
36741 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Blossoms dipped in hot water to make a pleasant drink. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
30287 | Prunus americana Marsh. 3160 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 87 | Other 3 | Season Indicator 115 | Blossoms used as an indicator of when to plant corn, beans and squashes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
35313 | Rumex crispus L. 3485 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Food 1 | Boiled leaves used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 | |
6316 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Boiled young sprouts, floral bud clusters and young, firm green fruits used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
19188 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 63 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Boughs put on tipi poles to ward off lightning. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63 |
2271 | Allium sp. 160 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Bulbs and tops eaten both raw and cooked. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 | |
35595 | Sagittaria latifolia Willd. 3510 | Omaha 177 | ff11 124 | 341 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Bulbs boiled and eaten as vegetables. | Fletcher, Alice C. and Francis La Flesche, 1911, The Omaha Tribe, SI-BAE Annual Report #27, page 341 |
2073 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bulbs used as a flavor for meat and soup. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
6355 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Ceremony connected with the obtaining and distribution of this prized root. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
20156 | Liatris scariosa var. scariosa 2169 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 133134 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Chewed corm blown into nostrils of horses to strengthen them and help them. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133134 |
5155 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Chewed root put on clothes as a love charm. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
3907 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Chewed seed paste spread among clothing and used as perfume, especially by bachelors. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82 |
3908 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 323 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Chewed seed paste used among blankets or other effects by young men as perfume. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 323 |
44491 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Chewed seeds scattered around the corn fields to protect the harvest from blackbirds. When the corn was approaching maturity, blackbirds attacked the fields for food. To prevent further damage, men chewed some grains and scattered them around the corn fields to deter the birds from the fields. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
20927 | Lomatium foeniculaceum ssp. daucifolium (Torr. & Gray) Theobald 2239 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Compound containing seeds used by men as a love charm. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
3302 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68, 69 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Decoction of blades of grass taken for 'general debility and languor.' | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68, 69 |
3301 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68, 69 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of blades of grass used as a wash for fevers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68, 69 |
19186 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 63, 64 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of fruits and leaves given to horses for coughs. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
19183 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 63, 64 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
32980 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Decoction of fruits used as a post-partum styptic wash. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100 |
41551 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Decoction of inner bark taken as a laxative. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
5445 | Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana 401 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 334 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of leaves used as a bath for fevers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 334 |
5287 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of plant taken and used as wash for irregular menstruation. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
1355 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of plant taken for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
5154 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of plant taken for irregular menstruation. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5548 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 135 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plant taken for stomach troubles and many other ailments. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 135 |
5547 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134135 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for purification. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134135 |
32480 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root bark given for bowel trouble, especially in children. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
32481 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of root bark given for bowel trouble, especially in children. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
38008 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of root given to horses as a tonic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
32978 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Decoction of root taken 'in case of retention of urine.' | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100 |
16891 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Decoction of root taken as a physic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16890 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root taken for intestinal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16892 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root taken for intestinal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
32974 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root taken for painful urination and retention of urine. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100 |
32981 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Decoction of root taken for painful urination and retention of urine. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100 |
32979 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of root used as a post-partum styptic wash. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100 |
26690 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root used for headache and stomach trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26692 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root used for stomach trouble and headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
8581 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 83 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of root, considered highly effective, given for fevers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 83 |
34552 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84, 85 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of scraped root given to children for bowel trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84, 85 |
34553 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84, 85 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of scraped root given to children for bowel trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84, 85 |
34725 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84, 85 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of scraped root given to children for bowel trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84, 85 |
34726 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84, 85 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of scraped root given to children for bowel trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84, 85 |
41311 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Down used as a dressing for burns and scalds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
41313 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Down used on infants to prevent chafing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
41314 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Down used on infants to prevent chafing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
10810 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 331 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Dried inner bark used either alone or with tobacco for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 331 |
9228 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Dried leaves rubbed into abdominal scratches for children's bloating. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
9227 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Dried leaves rubbed into abdominal scratches for children's dysentery. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
38010 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Dried root burned during storms to act as a charm against lightning. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
41801 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Dried stalk fiber made into cloth and used in the Sacred Bundle of the Tent of War. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41802 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Dried stalk fiber made into ropes and used to hobble horses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41800 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Dried stalk fiber used to make cloth. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41799 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Dried stalk fiber used to make twine and cordage. The fiber was separated from the nettle by either crumpling the dried stalks in the hands or gently pounding it with stones. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
32984 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 331 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Dried, deveined, red leaves broken fine and used for smoking in the absence of kinnikinnick. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 331 |
5446 | Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana 401 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 334 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Dried, powdered leaves applied to nostrils for nasal hemorrhage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 334 |
32985 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Dried, red leaves used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
41469 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fibrous inner bark used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
41566 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fibrous inner bark used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
20551 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 111 | Food 1 | Cooking Agent 131 | Flowers chewed with gum by children, to color it yellow. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
41464 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41553 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41603 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
10811 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Fragrant inner bark dried and used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
6356 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Fresh and dried root used in several ways on wounds and sores. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
36742 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
2072 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fresh, raw bulbs used as a relish. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
2074 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Fried bulbs used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 | |
31023 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 88 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Fruit and pits pounded to a pulp, formed into small cakes, sun dried and stored for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
15014 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
23501 | Morus rubra L. 2532 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
30556 | Prunus pumila var. besseyi (Bailey) Gleason 3175 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 88 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
31024 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 88 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
33637 | Ribes missouriense Nutt. 3382 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
34555 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
34729 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
37788 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
37789 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 106 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
43402 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43441 | Vitis riparia Michx. 4177 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
43516 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
43517 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
11342 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Fruit eaten by adults in times of famine. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
11411 | Crataegus mollis Scheele 1127 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Fruit eaten by adults in times of famine. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
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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) );