Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

Western Chokecherry

Maidu - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Swartz, Jr., B. K., 1958, A Study of Material Aspects of Northeastern Maidu Basketry, Kroeber Anthropological Society Publications 19:67-84, page 71

View all documented uses for Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.
USDA symbol: PRVID (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Maidu
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Withes used as overlay twine weft bases in the manufacture of baskets.

RECRD: 8658 id: 30908

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