Rosaceae Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.

Oceanspray

Thompson - Other, Protection

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 261

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: Thompson
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Extremely hard wood used to make cuirasses and other types of armor.

RECRD: 33212 id: 17373

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