Equisetaceae Equisetum arvense L.

Field Horsetail

Costanoan - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247

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Scientific name: Equisetum arvense L.
USDA symbol: EQAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Field Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Roots used in basketry.

RECRD: 20711 id: 13298

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