Linaceae Linum lewisii Pursh

Prairie Flax

Great Basin Indian - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 48

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Scientific name: Linum lewisii Pursh
USDA symbol: LIPE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairie Flax
Family: Linaceae
Family (APG): Linaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Roots and stems used to make string.

RECRD: 2370 id: 20400