Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch

Eastern Hophornbeam

Malecite - Other, Tools

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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Scientific name: Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: OSVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Hophornbeam
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Used to make utensil handles.

RECRD: 45871 id: 25129

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