Aceraceae Acer rubrum L.

Red Maple

Malecite - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6

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Scientific name: Acer rubrum L.
USDA symbol: ACRUR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Used to make basket splints.

RECRD: 45863 id: 622

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