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The ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache: A. the use of plants for food, beverages and narcotics

Ethnobiological studies in the American Southwest3 • Published In 1936 • Pages: 1-63

By: Castetter, Edward Franklin, Opler, Morris Edward.

Abstract
This document is divided into two parts, the first of which, written by M. E. Opler, a professional anthropologist, presents an introduction to the Mescalero and Chiricahua cultures, and covers such information as linguistic and ethnic affiliations, location, band and local group organization, cultural differences between the Mescalero and Chiricahua, geographical setting, relation to natural surroundings, material culture, social organization, ceremonial life, hunting, agriculture, the training of a boy for raid and warfare, mythology, games and social dances, and death. The second half of this source, written by E. F. Castetter, a biologist, provides abundant data on the plants used by the Mescalero and Chiricahua Apache for food, drink, and narcotic purposes. An alphabetical listing of common, Apache, and scientific names of plants to which reference has been made in the text will be found at the end of this section.
Subjects
Recording and collecting in the field
Flora
Comparative evidence
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Ethnobotany
Ethnozoology
Food preparation
Diet
Preservation and storage of food
Recreational and non-therapeutic drugs
Alcoholic beverages
culture
Chiricahua Apache
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Natural Scientist
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 1964, 1970, 2011
Field Date
1931-1934
Coverage Date
1800-1934
Coverage Place
Southwest United States; northern Sonora and Chihuahua, Mexico
Notes
Edward F. Castetter and Morris Edward Opler
Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-62)
LCCN
45025202
LCSH
Apache Indians