Early Uses of California Plants Theodore Payne Foundation Natural Habitat Shale outcrops

Natural Habitat Shale outcrops

and to tell how to gather and use the most palatable and abundant species without damaging the environment

Looks great in planters or pruned as a low hedge

Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Ericameria cuneata Common Name Cliff Goldenbush

A beautiful hybrid of 2 great selections

Early Uses of California Plants Theodore Payne Foundation Natural Habitat Shale outcropsInformation from many sources has been compiled here to present the most important uses of plants by early inhabitants of California, as well as methods of preparing the plants for use. The Indian method of leaching acorn meal so it could be eaten, the medicinal value of Yerba Mansa, the use of other plants for making baskets, rope, and clothing, are some of the subjects treated.