Anacardiaceae Rhus trilobata Nutt.

Skunkbush Sumac

Luiseno - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 204

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Scientific name: Rhus trilobata Nutt.
USDA symbol: RHTRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Skunkbush Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Rushes used as splints for wrapping the basket coils, to give a brown color.

RECRD: 30851 id: 33169

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