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id | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes ▼ | rawsource |
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32299 | Quercus macrocarpa Michx. 3273 | Ponca 205 | 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 | |
32391 | Quercus rubra L. 3285 | Ponca 205 | 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 | |
3223 | Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern. 227 | Ponca 205 | 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 | |
33641 | Ribes missouriense Nutt. 3382 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
1372 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
36757 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
31037 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 88 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Boiled bark water used as a wash for traps to remove the scent of the former captures. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
6323 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
19198 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
2079 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bulbs used as a flavor for meats and soups. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
23074 | Mirabilis nyctaginea (Michx.) MacM. 2490 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 78 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Chewed root blown into wounds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 78 |
20929 | Lomatium foeniculaceum ssp. daucifolium (Torr. & Gray) Theobald 2239 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
29431 | Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera (Ait.) Eckenwalder 3100 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 72 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Cottony fruits used as chewing gum by children. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 72 |
3916 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 82 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Crushed seeds 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 |
21261 | Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult. 2271 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 48 | Drug 2 | Decoction of dried flesh 'buttons' taken for illness. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 48 | |
19197 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
19195 | Juniperus virginiana L. 2064 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41575 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
5169 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 152 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Decoction of plant taken and used as a wash for burns. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 152 |
5291 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
9229 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 151 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plant taken by young mothers for scanty or lack of milk. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 151 |
16241 | Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal 1780 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 133 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of plant taken for consumption. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133 |
5559 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
9230 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 99 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plant taken to encourage milk flow in nursing mothers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
5558 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
32485 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
32486 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
8583 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 83 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of root 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 |
38015 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
26694 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
26696 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
1375 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction 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 |
41357 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41358 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41359 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
21260 | Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult. 2271 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 48 | Drug 2 | Hallucinogen 153 | Dried flesh 'buttons' eaten to cause auditory and visual hallucinations. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 48 |
38016 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41824 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41825 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41822 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | 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 |
41823 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Dried stalk fiber used to make twine and cordage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
32995 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41483 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41582 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
21262 | Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult. 2271 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Flesh dried into 'buttons' and eaten during religious ceremonies. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 48 |
20553 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41478 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41576 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
41607 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
10813 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
36758 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
2078 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
2080 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Ponca 205 | 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 | |
31034 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
30561 | Prunus pumila var. besseyi (Bailey) Gleason 3175 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
31035 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
34562 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
34735 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
37799 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
43407 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
43523 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Ponca 205 | 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 |
37800 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 106 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh in season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
31036 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 88 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
34563 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
34736 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
43408 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43524 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43113 | Viburnum lentago L. 4132 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten from the hand, but not gathered in quantity. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
31033 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 88, 89 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Fruit prepared in unspecified way and used in old-time ceremonies. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88, 89 |
33960 | Rosa arkansana var. suffulta (Greene) Cockerell 3420 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 85 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Fruit sometimes eaten in times of food scarcity. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 85 |
11344 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit sometimes used for food, but mostly as a famine food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
11345 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Fruit sometimes used for food, but mostly as a famine food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
14920 | Fragaria vesca ssp. americana (Porter) Staudt 1637 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | 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 84 |
15020 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | 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 84 |
22292 | Malus ioensis (Wood) Britt. 2392 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 86 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | 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 86 |
30562 | Prunus pumila var. besseyi (Bailey) Gleason 3175 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 88 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruit used to make a sauce during the fruiting season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88 |
6495 | Astragalus crassicarpus var. crassicarpus 473 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 91 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Fruits gathered just before corn planting time and ceremonially soaked with seed corn. The fruits were not planted with the seed corn, but were discarded before planting. The informants could not give a reason for this process as they said they had forgotten the origin of the old custom. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91 |
26685 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruits made into a sauce for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
22548 | Melia azedarach L. 2430 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 98 | Other 3 | Jewelry 125 | Fruits used as beads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 98 |
22547 | Melia azedarach L. 2430 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 98 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Fruits used as good luck charm beads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 98 |
26684 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruits, when in sufficient quantity, 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 113 |
19445 | Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. 2090 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 117 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Gourds made into rattles and used for ritualistic music. A handle was attached to the gourd and its contents were removed and replaced with small gravel or seeds from another plant. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 117 |
3305 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 68 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Grass used on poles to support earth coverings of lodges. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
29433 | Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera (Ait.) Eckenwalder 3100 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 72 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Green, unopened fruits used by children as beads and ear pendants in play. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 72 |
38017 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 132 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Gum from upper part of stem used as chewing gum by children. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
23615 | Nelumbo lutea Willd. 2570 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 79 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Hard, nut-like seeds cracked, freed from the shells and used with meat to make soup. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 79 |
8366 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Hickory chips boiled to make sugar. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 |
3336 | Anemone canadensis L. 248 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 82 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Highly esteemed medicine taken and applied externally for many illnesses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82 |
30295 | Prunus americana Marsh. 3160 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Highly valued fruit cooked as a sauce. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
30294 | Prunus americana Marsh. 3160 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Highly valued fruit eaten fresh and raw. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
30293 | Prunus americana Marsh. 3160 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Highly valued fruit pitted and 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 87 |
39700 | Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. 3921 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 80 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
28462 | Plantago major L. 3001 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 115 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Hot leaves applied to foot to draw out thorns or splinters. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
3914 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 82, 83 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of crushed seeds taken for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82, 83 |
3913 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 82, 83 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of crushed seeds taken for headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82, 83 |
31032 | Prunus virginiana var. virginiana 3184 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 88, 89 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of fruit or decoction of bark taken for diarrhea. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88, 89 |
39140 | Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. 3854 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 116 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of leaves used as wash for weak or inflamed eyes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
39147 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Ponca 205 | g19 17 | 116 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of leaves used as wash for weak or inflamed eyes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
21577 | Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook. 2333 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 152 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of plant applied to sore eyes. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 152 |
21576 | Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook. 2333 | Ponca 205 | h65 189 | 152 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of plant taken for diarrhea. | Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 152 |
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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) );