Pinaceae Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.

Sitka Spruce

Quinault - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17

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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: Quinault
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Pitch chewed as gum for pleasure.

RECRD: 42125 id: 27263

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