Aceraceae Acer saccharinum L.

Silver Maple

Ojibwa - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 234

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Scientific name: Acer saccharinum L.
USDA symbol: ACSA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silver Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Root used to make the bowl for the dice bowl game.

RECRD: 60025 id: 658