Salicaceae Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.

Sitka Willow

Quileute - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 60

View all documented uses for Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.

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Scientific name: Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.
USDA symbol: SASI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sitka Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Limbs split, pared, scraped and used to make baskets.

RECRD: 46488 id: 36103

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