The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Grass Uncommon in the wild where

Uncommon in the wild where it occurs in desert oases

s High Sierra Nevada (e slope)

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution nw High Cascade Ranges

Outstanding drought tolerant shrub with a floral display of bright yellow flowers in late summer and fall

north slopes

The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Grass Uncommon in the wild whereHere, in their own words, indigenous voices reclaim the narrative of California Indians. Before contact, Californias Native people comprised five hundred independent tribal groups whose cultural and linguistic multiplicity expressed a sense of incalculable human richness. Reflecting that diversity, this collection of personal histories, songs, chants, and stories draws together a range of experiences from throughout the state and across generations to