Moraceae

Osage-orange

Toxylon pomiferum Raf.

Indigenous Names: Ohahupit, Zaip-gwawt-‘ko-ya-daw

Habitat: A native species to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.; A native species to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Plants Parts Harvested: Roots; A native species to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Plants Parts Harvested: Wood

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Comanche

Decoction of root used as a wash for sore eyes

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Comanche

Material/Artifact: Branches used to make bows

Kiowa

Wood used as the favorite material for the staff held by singer in the peyote ceremony.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: root, wood

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