Rosaceae Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.

Oceanspray

Salish, Cowichan - 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

View all documented uses for Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.

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Scientific name: Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
USDA symbol: HODI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oceanspray
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Salish, Cowichan
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Wood used to make knitting needles.

RECRD: 47343 id: 17359

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