Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.

Pacific Yew

Mendocino Indian - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item

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 305

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Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: TABR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Formerly used to make the strongest bows.

RECRD: 43109 id: 39508

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