Greasewood is ” Tonov’ (too-noo-vv) ” in Paiute. Click here to learn how to say it!The Scientific name is Sarcobatus vermiculatus. This plant is a wood brush. The wood of this plant was traditionally used for fishing arrows, quality of the coals for cooking, combs, digging sticks for traditional garden planting, and scratching sticks for women with child.
Paiute Plant of the Month – Greasewood
