Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Blackfoot - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 49

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Bark used to cover a circle of split beaver teeth and used as a gambling wheel.

RECRD: 60687 id: 11008

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