Tiliaceae Tilia americana L.

American Basswood

Malecite - Fiber, Sewing Material

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: Tilia americana L.
USDA symbol: TIAMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Fiber used for sewing birch bark.

RECRD: 45867 id: 40358

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