Smilacaceae Smilax californica (A. DC.) Gray

California Greenbrier

Round Valley Indian - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 329

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Scientific name: Smilax californica (A. DC.) Gray
USDA symbol: SMCA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Greenbrier
Family: Smilacaceae
Family (APG): Smilacaceae
Native American Tribe: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Long, trailing limbs used to make baskets.

RECRD: 43183 id: 38172

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