Apocynaceae Apocynum androsaemifolium L.

Spreading Dogbane

Great Basin Indian - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 49

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Scientific name: Apocynum androsaemifolium L.
USDA symbol: APAN2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spreading Dogbane
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Root and branch outer fiber used to make nets, cordage and thread.

RECRD: 2405 id: 3737