Aceraceae Acer saccharum Marsh.

Sugar Maple

Malecite - Fiber, Canoe Material

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 saccharum Marsh.
USDA symbol: ACSAS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sugar Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Wood used to make paddles and oars.

RECRD: 45873 id: 690

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