Rhamnaceae Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
Explorer's Bush
Pomo - Other, Tools
Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 288
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Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
Scientific name: Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
USDA symbol: CEOL (
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Common names: Explorer's Bush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Wood used to make the fire drill.
RECRD: 6717 id: 8669