English

poison ivy


Arapaho

nih’óúsoo3eihíího’


Translation of the Arapaho

‘bitter ones’

Poison Ivy and the Arapaho

The Arapahos are well aware of the qualities of this plant, and children are of course warned to stay away from it. It is also reported to have been used medicinally, but details are lacking.

Poison Ivy berries in winter