Blechnaceae Woodwardia radicans (L.) J. Sm.

Rooting Chainfern

Hupa - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 4

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Scientific name: Woodwardia radicans (L.) J. Sm.
USDA symbol: WORA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rooting Chainfern
Family: Blechnaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Hupa
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Dyed fronds used in basketry.

RECRD: 20913 id: 43573

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