Aceraceae Acer macrophyllum Pursh

Bigleaf Maple

Concow - Fiber, Basketry

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 365

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Scientific name: Acer macrophyllum Pursh
USDA symbol: ACMA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bigleaf Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Concow
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Inner bark used in spring to make baskets.

RECRD: 43315 id: 481

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