Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L.

American Elm

Pawnee - Fiber, Building Material

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75

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Scientific name: Ulmus americana L.
USDA symbol: ULAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Building Material
Notes: Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge.

RECRD: 31232 id: 41470

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