Apocynaceae Apocynum cannabinum L.

Indianhemp

Kutenai - Fiber, Sewing Material

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 12

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Scientific name: Apocynum cannabinum L.
USDA symbol: APCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indianhemp
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Kutenai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Stalks split, dried and used as thread for sewing tipi covers.

RECRD: 45082 id: 3810

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