Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
Pacific Yew
Nitinaht - Fiber, Canoe Material
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 75
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Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: TABR2 (
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Common names: Pacific Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Wood used to make steering paddles and oarlock holders.
RECRD: 47180 id: 39510