Iridaceae Iris macrosiphon Torr.

Bowltube Iris

Karok - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 381

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Scientific name: Iris macrosiphon Torr.
USDA symbol: IRMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bowltube Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Leaves dried, scraped and used to make string or cord.

RECRD: 8482 id: 18020

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