Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.

Vanillagrass

Micmac - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258

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Scientific name: Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: HIALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Vanillagrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Used to make baskets.

RECRD: 45781 id: 17259