Asteraceae Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.
Greenstem Paperflower
Hopi - Other, Ceremonial Items
Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 354
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Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.
Scientific name: Psilostrophe sparsiflora (Gray) A. Nels.
USDA symbol: PSSP (
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Common names: Greenstem Paperflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Plant used in the Snake Dance ceremonials.
RECRD: 21564 id: 31329