Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.

Eastern Arborvitae

Malecite - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6

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Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: THOC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Used to make basket splints.

RECRD: 45864 id: 39886

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