Pinaceae Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl.

California Foothill Pine

Mendocino Indian - Food, Starvation Food

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 307

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Scientific name: Pinus sabiniana Dougl. ex Dougl.
USDA symbol: PISA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Foothill Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Fresh, inner bark formerly used for food during prolonged winters when other foods were scarce.

RECRD: 43123 id: 28125

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