Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Costanoan - Other, Cooking Tools

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247

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Scientific name: Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
USDA symbol: POMU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Swordfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Fronds used to line earth ovens.

RECRD: 20719 id: 29098

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