Juncaceae Juncus balticus Willd.

Baltic Rush

Cheyenne - Other, Decorations

Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 171

View all documented uses for Juncus balticus Willd.

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Scientific name: Juncus balticus Willd.
USDA symbol: JUARA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Baltic Rush
Family: Juncaceae
Family (APG): Juncaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Rootlets used to sew patterns for ornamentations on robes or other leather.

RECRD: 1926 id: 18329

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