Pinaceae Picea glauca (Moench) Voss

White Spruce

Malecite - Other, Waterproofing Agent

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: Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
USDA symbol: PIGL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Waterproofing Agent
Notes: Pitch used for waterproofing seams in canoes.

RECRD: 45844 id: 26971

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