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id ▲ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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43733 | Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. 4217 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 63 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Small leaves used to make dresses. Plants were burned every year. Leaves were harvested in the spring when they first began to grow out from their charred rhizome. Prior to use, the leaves were soaked in water to make them pliable, but if left too long they turned green. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 63 |
43572 | Woodwardia fimbriata Sm. 4195 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 63 | Fiber 4 | Leaves used to obtain fiber. Fibers were harvested when leaves were fully grown and then dyed with alder bark. The strands could be dyed by chewing in Alnus bark and running the fibers through the mouth or by pounding the bark in a mortar and pestle. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 63 | |
43396 | Vitis californica Benth. 4172 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 62 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 62 |
42575 | Vancouveria hexandra (Hook.) Morr. & Dcne. 4101 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 61 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Leaves eaten for coughs. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 61 |
42375 | Vaccinium scoparium Leib. ex Coville 4086 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 61 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 61 |
42374 | Vaccinium scoparium Leib. ex Coville 4086 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 61 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Branches used as brooms. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 61 |
42362 | Vaccinium parvifolium Sm. 4085 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 61 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 61 |
42361 | Vaccinium parvifolium Sm. 4085 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 61 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Branches used as brooms. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 61 |
41676 | Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. 4056 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Plant put under the bed to rid it of fleas. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
41675 | Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. 4056 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Leaves burned, to take bad luck away, in the house or the smoke waved over people as they leave. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
41674 | Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. 4056 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Food 1 | Seeds baked in the sand under a fire and used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 | |
41673 | Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. 4056 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
41672 | Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. 4056 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Drug 2 | Plant used for medicinal purposes. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 | |
41419 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Leaves woven together to make a mat. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
41418 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Leaves woven together to make raincoats. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
40690 | Trillium chloropetalum (Torr.) T.J. Howell 4018 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 59 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Poultice of bulb scrapings applied to burns. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59 |
40464 | Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torr. & Gray) Greene 3972 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 58 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Plant considered poisonous. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 58 |
39570 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 57 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make bows. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 57 |
39569 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 57 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Decoction of bark taken to 'purify the blood.' | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 57 |
37746 | Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl. 3654 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 55 | Other 3 | Cash Crop 132 | Wood used to make canoes and traded to the Karok. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 55 |
37745 | Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl. 3654 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 55 | Fiber 4 | Canoe Material 70 | Wood used to make canoes. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 55 |
37744 | Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl. 3654 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 55 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Wood used for building materials. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 55 |
36920 | Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa 3569 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Leaves used to pack sturgeon eggs while cooking. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
36919 | Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa 3569 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
36625 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Leaves used to pack sturgeon eggs while cooking. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
36624 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
36109 | Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong. 3550 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make baskets. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
36079 | Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. 3547 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 53 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make baskets. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 53 |
35123 | Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht. 3474 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 52 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 52 |
35122 | Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht. 3474 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 52 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Young shoots boiled with other vine shoots into a tea. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 52 |
35045 | Rubus spectabilis Pursh 3470 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 51 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
34876 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 51 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
34656 | Rubus leucodermis Dougl. ex Torr. & Gray 3457 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 51 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 51 |
34141 | Rosa pisocarpa Gray 3431 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 51 | Drug 2 | Fruit used to make a medicinal tea. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 51 | |
33693 | Ribes roezlii Regel 3391 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 50 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh berries used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 50 |
32241 | Quercus kelloggii Newberry 3270 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 49 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 49 |
31548 | Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood 3216 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 48 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Fronds used as plates to serve fish, to put over fish to keep the flies off and to clean fish. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 48 |
31547 | Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood 3216 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 48 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Leaves used in layers to dry food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 48 |
31230 | Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco 3199 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 48 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Young sprouts used to chew. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 48 |
31229 | Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco 3199 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 48 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Young sprouts used to make tea. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 48 |
30972 | Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr. 3182 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 48 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 48 |
29715 | Porphyra lanceolata (Setchell) G. M. Smith 3110 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 47 | Food 1 | Species used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 47 | |
29353 | Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Torr. & Gray ex Hook.) Brayshaw 3097 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 47 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Pitch used to apply soot in the tattooing process. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 47 |
29352 | Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa (Torr. & Gray ex Hook.) Brayshaw 3097 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 47 | Drug 2 | Decoction of shoot tips used for medicine. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 47 | |
29153 | Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl 3085 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 46 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Leaves used for bedding. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 46 |
28978 | Polypodium californicum Kaulfuss 3075 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 46 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Rhizomes used as an 'antibiotic' for infections. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 46 |
28480 | Plantago major L. 3001 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 46 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of steamed leaves applied to boils. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 46 |
28368 | Plantago australis ssp. hirtella (Kunth) Rahn 2997 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 45 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of steamed leaves applied to boils. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
27277 | Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr. 2938 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 43 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Roots used to make the horizontal weave in coarse baskets used for drying foods in the smoke house. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 43 |
25956 | Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis 2825 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 45 | Other 3 | Designs 167 | Spores used by children to make a design on their hands. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
25164 | Oxalis oregana Nutt. 2709 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 42 | Food 1 | Plant eaten with dried fish. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 42 | |
22410 | Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell 2415 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 39 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fruit used by children to construct representations of animals by inserting twigs. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39 |
22409 | Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell 2415 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 39 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fruit tossed by children at one another in play. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39 |
22408 | Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell 2415 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 39 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Young shoots and Polypodium rhizomes used to make tea. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39 |
21879 | Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. 2370 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Root used to dye porcupine quills yellow. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 |
21697 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Leaves used to wrap sturgeon eggs baked in ashes. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 |
21696 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Leaves used as a vessel to drive water from streams. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 |
21695 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Food 1 | Root centers eaten after boiling eight times. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 | |
21694 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Roots used in a steam for stroke. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 |
21693 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 38 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Roots used in a steam for arthritis and lumbago. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 38 |
20746 | Lomatium californicum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance 2232 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 37 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Thrown into the fire at ceremonies. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 37 |
20545 | Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. 2212 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 35 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Acorns leached and ground into flour. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 35 |
20544 | Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. 2212 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 35 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Acorns considered the main staple. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 35 |
20543 | Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. 2212 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 35 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Acorns used to make soup. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 35 |
20542 | Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. 2212 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 35 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Acorns used to make dough. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 35 |
20541 | Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. 2212 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 35 | Drug 2 | Strengthener 128 | Acorn mush taken by old people on their death bed to survive the day. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 35 |
19989 | Letharia vulpina 2153 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 34 | Dye 5 | Used as a dye for porcupine quills. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 34 | |
19757 | Ledum glandulosum Nutt. 2124 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 34 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves simmered to make a most prized tea. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 34 |
18569 | Juniperus communis var. montana Ait. 2055 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 34 | Other 3 | Decorations 38 | Dried berries used to decorate dresses. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 34 |
18369 | Juncus effusus L. 2042 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 33 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Stems used by young females to practice making baskets. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 33 |
16996 | Heteromeles arbutifolia (Lindl.) M. Roemer 1860 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 32 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries roasted over an open fire and eaten by children. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 32 |
16961 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 32 | Food 1 | Stem inner layers eaten raw. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 32 | |
15704 | Gaultheria shallon Pursh 1703 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 31 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 31 |
15143 | Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper 1648 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 50 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Decoction of bark or bark chewed as a laxative. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 50 |
14956 | Fragaria vesca ssp. californica (Cham. & Schlecht.) Staudt 1639 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 31 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 31 |
14855 | Fragaria chiloensis (L.) P. Mill. 1632 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 31 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 31 |
13912 | Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr. 1488 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 30 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of leaves taken for coughs. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
13911 | Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr. 1488 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 30 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of leaves taken for colds. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
13541 | Equisetum telmateia var. braunii (Milde) Milde 1431 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 29 | Food 1 | Very small, fresh sprouts used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 29 | |
12687 | Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt 1334 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 28 | Other 3 | Designs 167 | Spores used to make designs on hands. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 28 |
12686 | Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt 1334 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 28 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Leaves used to clean meats and to lay over meat to keep the flies off. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 28 |
12685 | Dryopteris arguta (Kaulfuss) Watt 1334 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 28 | Food 1 | Cooking Agent 131 | Leaves used to clean meats and to lay over meat to keep the flies off. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 28 |
12041 | Darlingtonia californica Torr. 1232 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 27 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Plant ate insects. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 27 |
11301 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 25 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten fresh. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 25 | |
11300 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 25 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Stems used in basketry. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 25 |
10390 | Clinopodium douglasii (Benth.) Kuntze 1029 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 54 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of leaves taken for the blood. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 54 |
10173 | Claytonia sibirica L. 1007 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 25 | Food 1 | Shoot tops eaten raw. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 25 | |
10152 | Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. 1005 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 25 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Shoot used to play a game. The stem was stripped of it's outer layers leaving only the terminal leaf or inflorescence hanging loosely on a flexible strand. Opponents held firmly to the base of the strand and attempted to hook the opponents leaf or inflorescence. After engaging, the opponents pulled and the opponent who retained his leaf or inflorescence won. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 25 |
9772 | Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla 928 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 24 | Food 1 | 'Nuts' used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 24 | |
9688 | Chimaphila umbellata ssp. occidentalis (Rydb.) Hult‚n 917 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 23 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Leaves used for kidney ailments. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 23 |
9687 | Chimaphila umbellata ssp. occidentalis (Rydb.) Hult‚n 917 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 23 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Leaves used for various aches and pains and to relax the muscles. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 23 |
9072 | Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (A. Murr.) Parl. 859 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 23 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fruits used by children to throw at each other. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 23 |
7998 | Cardamine californica var. californica 728 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 27 | Other 3 | Season Indicator 115 | First plant to flower in the spring. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 27 |
7571 | Brodiaea elegans Hoover 630 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 21 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Bulbs baked in sand with a fire built over them. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 21 |
7401 | Boschniakia strobilacea Gray 603 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 20 | Food 1 | Species used for food. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 20 | |
7382 | Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm. 592 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 20 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Leaves used for bedding. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 20 |
6084 | Asclepias cordifolia (Benth.) Jepson 426 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 19 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Dried latex chewed by the older people at their leisure. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 19 |
6068 | Asarum caudatum Lindl. 422 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 19 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Leaves used to keep a newborn baby's navel from becoming infected. A large snail's body was taken from the shell, smashed and put inside a leaf. The preparation was steamed and then held over the umbilical cord with twine. The umbilical cord would fall off and the hole would heal. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 19 |
6067 | Asarum caudatum Lindl. 422 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 19 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Leaves used to keep a newborn baby's navel from becoming infected. A large snail's body was taken from the shell, smashed and put inside a leaf. The preparation was steamed and then held over the umbilical cord with twine. The umbilical cord would fall off and the hole would heal. | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 19 |
5106 | Artemisia douglasiana Bess. 394 | Yurok 289 | b81 70 | 18 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of fresh leaves taken by children for 'pin worms.' | Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 18 |
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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) );