Pinaceae Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.

Black Spruce

Micmac - Fiber, Sewing Material

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258

View all documented uses for Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.

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Scientific name: Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: PIMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Roots used as sewing material for canoe birch bark products.

RECRD: 45775 id: 27113

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