Aceraceae Acer macrophyllum Pursh

Bigleaf Maple

Concow - Fiber, Clothing

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: Clothing
Notes: Bark used to make crude dresses.

RECRD: 43316 id: 482