Fagaceae Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

Tanoak

Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Musical Instrument

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 83

View all documented uses for Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

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Scientific name: Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
USDA symbol: LIDED2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tanoak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Strung acorns twirled in a special way to make music.

RECRD: 928 id: 20531

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