Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Western Redcedar
Thompson - Fiber, Clothing
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 39
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Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Scientific name: Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
USDA symbol: THPL (
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Common names: Western Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Clothing
Notes: Inner bark and stems used to make clothing.
RECRD: 46290 id: 40262