Asteraceae Ericameria nauseosa ssp. consimilis var. oreophila (A. Nels.) Nesom & Baird
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Paiute - Food, Candy
Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 104
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Ericameria nauseosa ssp. consimilis var. oreophila (A. Nels.) Nesom & Baird
Scientific name: Ericameria nauseosa ssp. consimilis var. oreophila (A. Nels.) Nesom & Baird
USDA symbol: ERNAO (
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Common names: Rubber Rabbitbrush
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Roots chewed until gummy as a 'chewing gum.'
RECRD: 44022 id: 13599