Hippocastanaceae Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.

California Buckeye

Mendocino Indian - Other, Tools

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 366

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Scientific name: Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
USDA symbol: AECA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Buckeye
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Wood used as twirling sticks for making fire by friction.

RECRD: 43320 id: 1614

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