Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
Comanche - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 521
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Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Scientific name: Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: CEOC2 (
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Common names: Common Buttonbush
Family: Rubiaceae
Family (APG): Rubiaceae
Native American Tribe: Comanche
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Wood used to make game sticks.
RECRD: 21143 id: 8833