Cupressaceae Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.

Common Juniper

Yurok - Other, Decorations

Use documented by:
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 34

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Scientific name: Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
USDA symbol: JUCOM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Yurok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Dried berries used to decorate dresses.

RECRD: 5878 id: 18569