Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Ojibwa - Other, Ceremonial Items

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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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Split strips thatched and placed on graves.

RECRD: 60140 id: 19178

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