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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Scientific name: Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp
USDA symbol: COCOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Hazelnut
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Switches used to weave large burden baskets, surf fish baskets and other open work baskets.

RECRD: 840 id: 11279

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