Vitaceae Vitis californica Benth.

California Wild Grape

Pomo - Fiber, Sewing Material

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 369

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Scientific name: Vitis californica Benth.
USDA symbol: VICA5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Wild Grape
Family: Vitaceae
Family (APG): Vitaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Vines soaked in water and hot ashes, bark removed, wood split into strands and used as thread.

RECRD: 43329 id: 43388