Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Hesquiat - Other, Containers

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: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Long, straight fronds used on the ground under fish and other foods to keep them clean.

RECRD: 507 id: 29105

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