Blechnaceae Woodwardia radicans (L.) J. Sm.

Rooting Chainfern

Pomo - Other, Cooking Tools

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 11

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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: Pomo
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Fronds used for lining the top and bottom of an earth oven in baking acorn bread.

RECRD: 20519 id: 43576

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