Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don

Western Redcedar

Hoh - Other, Lighting

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 57

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Scientific name: Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
USDA symbol: THPL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Hoh
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Lighting
Notes: Inner bark used as lampwicks in oil lamps.

RECRD: 46430 id: 40035