Rosaceae Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
Oceanspray
Hesquiat - Other, Tools
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 72
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Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
Scientific name: Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
USDA symbol: HODI (
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Common names: Oceanspray
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Plant used to make needles for sewing tule and basket sedge.
RECRD: 705 id: 17313