Rhamnaceae Ceanothus americanus L.
New Jersey Tea
Omaha - Other, Fuel
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102
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Ceanothus americanus L.
Scientific name: Ceanothus americanus L.
USDA symbol: CEAM (
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Common names: New Jersey Tea
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fuel
Notes: Woody roots used as fuel on the buffalo hunt during scarcities of timber.
RECRD: 31539 id: 8619