Ulmaceae
common hackberry
Celtis occidentalis L. var. occidentalis
Indigenous Names: Notoyeici:bi:s (Meaning: “Hide Bush”), A-ai-paip, Ya-ai-gaw Ya-aip-hap
Traditional Food Use
Kiowa
Berries pounded into a paste like consistency, molded onto a stick and baked over an open fire
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Kiowa
Wood used as fuel for the altar fire in the peyote ceremony
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: Not specified in the literature