Grossulariaceae Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.

Stink Currant

Quileute - Other, Tools

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32

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Scientific name: Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: RIBR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Stink Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Pithless stems used as tubes to inflate seal paunches made into oil containers.

RECRD: 42349 id: 33391