Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don

Western Redcedar

Kutenai - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 54

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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: Kutenai
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Roots split, peeled and used to make water tight baskets.

RECRD: 45462 id: 40037

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