Tiliaceae Tilia americana L.

American Basswood

Pawnee - Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102

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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: Pawnee
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Notes: Inner bark fiber used for spinning cordage and weaving matting.

RECRD: 31565 id: 40379

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