Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Hopi - Other, Cleaning Agent

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 330

View all documented uses for Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

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Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cleaning Agent
Notes: Boiled branch used as wash by men returning from burying a corpse.

RECRD: 21458 id: 18630

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