Betulaceae Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
California Hazelnut
Pomo, Kashaya - Fiber, Basketry
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 55
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Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
Scientific name: Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
USDA symbol: COCOC (
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Common names: California Hazelnut
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Switches used as the foundation in coiled baskets.
RECRD: 841 id: 11278