Rosaceae Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
Oceanspray
Nitinaht - Fiber, Sewing Material
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 117
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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: Nitinaht
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Wood used to make knitting needles and long needles for mat making.
RECRD: 47340 id: 17330