Pinaceae Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Western Hemlock
Lummi - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17
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Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: TSHE (
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Common names: Western Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Lummi
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Young trees used as poles for large dip nets.
RECRD: 42149 id: 41024