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Show 274) listed the yucca as a " soapweed" and indicated that the fibre was used for making sandals. Callaway et al. ( 1986: 347) indicated that yucca was used to make cordage. Uses By Neighboring Great Basin Populations: According to Fowler ( 1986: 69), the Utah Southern Paiutes used several varieties of yucca for their fruits, stems, and seeds. A... 3.. 1.5 P. wrp. Ifisp. Q. t.... F. r. it. Ulary< L... Tteftr... Xily*... Br. o. w. n.... Lily ( Fritillaria atropurpurea, Liliaceae): Reported Locations: According to Goodrich and Neese this plant exists in the Uinta Basin in many plant communities around 7,000 to 9,500 feet ( Goodrich and Neese 1986: 173), however, ECOTONE ( 1995) does not include it for the reservation. Medicinal Uses by the Utes: The bulbs and roots of this plant were used as a medicine as reported by Fowler ( 1986: 75) and Chamberlin ( 1909a: 34). There is no confirmation on the use of this plant by Ute consultants. Uses By Neighboring Great Basin Populations: According to Fowler ( 1986: 75), the Utah Southern Paiutes and Nevada Northern Paiutes used bulbs of the tiger lily. A, 3,1.6 Yellow. Fritillary,... Buttercup*.. Yellow... Bell ( Fritillaria pudica, Liliaceae): Reported Locations: According to Goodrich and Neese this plant exists in the Uinta Basin on Blue Mountain and O- Wi- Yu- Kuts Flats around 5,500 to 8,760 feet ( Goodrich and Neese 1986: 173), but ECOTONE ( 1995) does not include it for the reservation. Medicinal Uses by the Utes: The bulbs of this plant were eaten by the Ute Indians according to Fowler ( 1986: 75) and Chamberlin ( 1909a: 34). There was no reports on this plant from the Ute consultants. Uses by Neighboring Great Basin Populations: The Gosiutes and Northern Paiutes also ate the bulb of this plant ( Chamberlin 1911: 370; Fowler 1986: 75). A, 3.17 Biscuitroot ( Lomatium spp.., Apiaceae): Smith ( 1974a: 271) listed an edible yellowish root about eight inches long, called / kwiu/ by the Utes, that she thought was biscuitroot. However, this name is also applied to porter's lovage and valerian. Reported Locations: Several varieties exist in the Uinta Basin and in the Uinta mountains, including triternatum, nuttallii, juniperinum, grayi, and dissectum ( Goodrich and Neese 1986: 27- 8). These varieties exist at various elevations, the highest not exceeding 10,500 feet. ECOTONE ( 1995) only lists the Lomatium spp.. for the reservation. 59 |
