Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Costanoan - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255

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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Bulbs produced a detergent foam used in washing.

RECRD: 20841 id: 9709

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