Cupressaceae Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
Common Juniper
Ojibwa - Fiber, Building Material
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245
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Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
Scientific name: Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
USDA symbol: JUCOM2 (
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Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Building Material
Notes: Bark used to build houses, wigwams and wickiups.
RECRD: 60124 id: 18554