Tiliaceae Tilia americana L.
American Basswood
Ojibwa - Fiber, Sewing Material
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 232
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Tilia americana L.
Scientific name: Tilia americana L.
USDA symbol: TIAMA (
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Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Inner bark of young sprouts used to make thread.
RECRD: 60020 id: 40375