Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.

Eastern Arborvitae

Micmac - Fiber, Canoe Material

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258

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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: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Used to make canoe slats.

RECRD: 45778 id: 39903

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