Culture: Western Species: Amaranthus retroflexus Description: In the beginning of the season corn growers use Amaranth as a cover crop providing edible greens and moisture retention for the new crops. Later in the year when the Amaranth goes to seed birds from all around will come to eat the amaranth seeds, bringing with them seeds from other places, and helping to keep local insect populations in balance.

Culture: Diné Species: Artemisia tridentata Description: In Navajo lore, Coyote gave this plant to the Water Monster after he had stolen her baby. (Mayes 107)

Culture: Hopi Species: Yucca bacata Description: Associate suds from the roots with clouds.

Culture: Hopi Species: Yucca glauca Description: Associate suds from the roots with clouds.