Pinaceae Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.

Sitka Spruce

Nitinaht - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 71

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Scientific name: Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
USDA symbol: PISI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sitka Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Roots soaked, split in quarters and used to make sturdy pack baskets.

RECRD: 47153 id: 27233

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