Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

California Laurel

Karok - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59

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Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Foliage placed on fire during the Brush Dance to drive evil spirits away.

RECRD: 6024 id: 41630

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