Western Soapberry
Unknown

Western Soapberry

Sapindus drummondii Hook. & Arn.

Indigenous Names: _t_mits_na:, Att-dtok-ko-ai-od-la
Habitat: Kansas south into Texas and New Mexico; Kansas south into Texas and New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Sap
Seasonality: Not given
Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

A diagonal cut is made in the stem to allow the latex is collected. The sap is then inserted in old wounds as a healing agent.

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Comanche

Material/Artifact: Stems used to make arrows for aratsi game

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: wood