Pinaceae Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
Sitka Spruce
Nitinaht - Other, Ceremonial Items
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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Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
Scientific name: Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
USDA symbol: PISI (
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Common names: Sitka Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Branches used in winter dances and to make traditional costumes for initiation ceremonies.
RECRD: 47156 id: 27237