Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

California Laurel

Karok - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 383

View all documented uses for Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Leaves thrown into the fire by children to hear them crack like firecrackers.

RECRD: 8528 id: 41631

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