Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn

Western Brackenfern

Mendocino Indian - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 304

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Root wood split into flat bands and used for the black strands of cheap baskets.

RECRD: 43103 id: 31470

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