Lessioniaceae Nereocystis luetkeana (Mert.) Post. & Rupr.

Giant Kelp

Pomo, Kashaya - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 124

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Scientific name: Nereocystis luetkeana (Mert.) Post. & Rupr.
Common names: Giant Kelp
Family: Lessioniaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Dried, shredded stems used as cordage or fish line.

RECRD: 1069 id: 23733

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