Ericaceae Arbutus menziesii Pursh

Pacific Madrone

Pomo, Kashaya - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 67

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Scientific name: Arbutus menziesii Pursh
USDA symbol: ARME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Madrone
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Leaves used for paper dolls for the younger children to play with.

RECRD: 883 id: 4221