Lessioniaceae Macrocystis integrifolia Bory

Giant Kelp

Hesquiat - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 24

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Scientific name: Macrocystis integrifolia Bory
Common names: Giant Kelp
Family: Lessioniaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Children threw dried, little floats from blade base onto fire to make them explode; firecrackers.

RECRD: 482 id: 21753

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