Aceraceae Acer circinatum Pursh

Vine Maple

Quinault - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 40

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Scientific name: Acer circinatum Pursh
USDA symbol: ACCI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Vine Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Quinault
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Straight shoots used to make openwork baskets for general household utilities.

RECRD: 42504 id: 424

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