Cornaceae Cornus asperifolia Michx.
Toughleaf Dogwood
Omaha - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107
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Cornus asperifolia Michx.
Scientific name: Cornus asperifolia Michx.
USDA symbol: COAS2 (
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Common names: Toughleaf Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Wood considered the favorite for arrow shafts.
RECRD: 31597 id: 10817