Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torr. & Gray) Greene

Pacific Poison Oak

Mendocino Indian - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 364

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Scientific name: Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torr. & Gray) Greene
USDA symbol: TODI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Poison Oak
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Slender stems used for circular withes in basket making.

RECRD: 43311 id: 40451

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