Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Nitinaht - Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 62

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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: Nitinaht
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Notes: Fronds laid side by side several layers thick and used as a 'place mat' for food at feasts.

RECRD: 47103 id: 29123

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