Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Hesquiat - Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 32

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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: Hesquiat
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Notes: Long, straight fronds used as bedding before mats or mattresses were used.

RECRD: 508 id: 29104

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