Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Eastern Hophornbeam
Malecite - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
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Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Scientific name: Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: OSVIV (
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Common names: Eastern Hophornbeam
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Used to make bows.
RECRD: 45870 id: 25128