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id ▲ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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44638 | Zizania aquatica L. 4254 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Rice considered an important dietary element. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44637 | Zizania aquatica L. 4254 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 360 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Grain used as an important and prized food item. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 360 |
44376 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Sun dried corn silks stored for future use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44375 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Sun dried corn silks ground with parched corn for sweetness. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44374 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Ripe, parched corn ground into a meal 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 67 |
44373 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Ripe corn hulled with lye from ashes and used to make hominy. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44094 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 71 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Hard, sharp-pointed blades bound with sinew and used in place of wood to make the fire drill. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44093 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 71 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Root used like soap, especially for washing the hair. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44092 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Root used like soap to wash the scalp. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44091 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Hide Preparation 144 | Boiled root used in tanning hides. The yucca roots were boiled and then cooled and sprinkled over the hides after they had been treated with the brain-liver-marrow dressing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44090 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Leaves bound in a slender bundle and used as a substitute for wood. The slender bundle of leaves formed the firedrill which was placed in a hearth and twirled by the hands until it smouldered upon which time it was blown upon to ignite the flame. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44089 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 71 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Dried, peeled stems used to make a hearth, to contain the fire. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44088 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Dried stems peeled and used to make a hearth. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44087 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 71 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Sharp points of leaves used as needles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44086 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 71 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Leaves macerated to clear the fibers and with the sharp leaf points attached, twined into thread. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44085 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Root used to wash the scalp to make the hair grow. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
43484 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43483 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43398 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43397 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43124 | Viburnum opulus L. 4134 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 115 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Stalks without the pith used to make popguns in the absence of elderberry. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
43096 | Viburnum lentago L. 4132 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
42890 | Verbena stricta Vent. 4113 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 363 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of leaves taken for stomachaches. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 363 |
42870 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of leaves taken for stomachache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
42869 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of leaves taken for stomachache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
41769 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Plant fiber used by little boys as wadding for popguns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41768 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41767 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41766 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41765 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41602 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41601 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Wood used for saddle trees. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41600 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used as fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41599 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Log sections used to make corn mortars and pestles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41598 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41514 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41513 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41512 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41511 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Weathered bark used to catch the spark in firemaking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41510 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Log sections used to make corn mortars and pestles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41509 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 76 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark fibers used to make ropes and cords. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41508 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41507 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41437 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41436 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41435 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Wood used for saddle trees. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41434 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41433 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Log sections used to make corn mortars and pestles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41432 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41221 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Leaves used by children to make mats while playing. The leaves became very brittle once dried and therefore were not put to serious use by adults. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
41220 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Down used for filling pillows, padding cradles and quilting baby wrappings. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
41219 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41218 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41217 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
39691 | Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. 3921 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
39690 | Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. 3921 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 80 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Mature, lightly scented fruits stored or scattered over clothing for the pleasant odor. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
39689 | Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. 3921 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 360 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Mature fruits stored in bags for their agreeable odor and rubbed or scattered on clothing. The tops were broken off the mature fruits and stored in bags for their agreeable odor being rubbed and scattered on clothing at any time when the effect was desired. Although the smell was not considered to be very fragrant by Europeans, the Indians treasured it because of its suggestion of the fresh outdoors. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 360 |
39144 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 367 | Other 3 | Decorations 38 | Wood made into charcoal and used in tattooing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 367 |
39143 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
39142 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 367 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Decoction of inner bark or leaves used for sore eyes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 367 |
39134 | Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. 3854 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
38655 | Sphaeralcea coccinea ssp. coccinea 3773 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Chewed plant applied as a cooling and healing salve to sores and wounds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
38654 | Sphaeralcea coccinea ssp. coccinea 3773 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Chewed plant rubbed on skin to protect against boiling water in ceremony. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
38653 | Sphaeralcea coccinea ssp. coccinea 3773 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 362 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Plant used for pain. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 362 |
38006 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
38005 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
38004 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of pounded root used as a vermifuge for horses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
37774 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
37773 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
37772 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 106 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Fruit used occasionally in ceremonial feasts at female puberty rites. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
37487 | Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla 3609 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 69 | Food 1 | Fresh, raw stems used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69 | |
37486 | Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla 3609 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 69 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Stems used to weave into matting. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69 |
37367 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Long stems made into a ball and used as an instrument in children's games. The long stems were made into a ball by bending over the base of several together and the remaining length braided together to form a swinging handle. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
37366 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Food 1 | Tender, white stem base eaten fresh and uncooked. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 | |
37365 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Stems pressed flat between the fingers and used to make household mats. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
36669 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 115 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Larger stems used by small boys to make popguns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
36668 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
36667 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
36168 | Salix sp. 3551 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 73 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Poles used to sustain the thatch of the earth lodges and to form the frame of the bath lodges. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 73 |
35987 | Salix melanopsis Nutt. 3540 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 361 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Peeled stems used in basketry. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 361 |
35610 | Sagittaria sp. 3511 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Food 1 | Boiled tubers peeled and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 | |
35580 | Sagittaria latifolia Willd. 3510 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 65 | Food 1 | Roasted or boiled tubers used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 65 | |
35255 | Rumex crispus L. 3485 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 77 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed, green leaves applied to boils to draw out pus. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
35180 | Rumex altissimus Wood 3481 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 361 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of green leaves applied to boils. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 361 |
34696 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
34695 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
34694 | Rubus occidentalis L. 3461 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Young leaves steeped to make a tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
34528 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
34527 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
34526 | Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke 3454 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Young leaves steeped to make a tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 84 |
33951 | Rosa arkansana var. suffulta (Greene) Cockerell 3420 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 85 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Inner bark, alone or mixed with tobacco, used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 85 |
33950 | Rosa arkansana var. suffulta (Greene) Cockerell 3420 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 85 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Inner bark sometimes used alone or with tobacco for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 85 |
33949 | Rosa arkansana var. suffulta (Greene) Cockerell 3420 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
33632 | Ribes missouriense Nutt. 3382 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
33106 | Rhus trilobata Nutt. 3352 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 367 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Ripe, red fruits boiled with another plant to make a red dye. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 367 |
33105 | Rhus trilobata Nutt. 3352 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 367 | Dye 5 | Mordant 105 | Fruits used for the mordant effect. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 367 |
32934 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 367 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Scarlet leaves gathered in the fall and dried for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 367 |
32933 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 99, 100 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Red leaves 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 99, 100 |
32932 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
32743 | Ratibida columnifera (Nutt.) Woot. & Standl. 3322 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 368 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 368 |
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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) );