Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Keres, Western - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 48

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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: Keres, Western
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Cedar wood fire smoke used to fumigate property of the deceased.

RECRD: 30265 id: 18663

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