Rosaceae Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze

Pacific Ninebark

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 73

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Scientific name: Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
USDA symbol: PHCA11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Ninebark
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Wood used for making children's bows.

RECRD: 708 id: 26770

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