Betulaceae Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis

Yellow Birch

Ojibwa - Fiber, Building Material

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 241

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Scientific name: Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
USDA symbol: BEALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yellow Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Building Material
Notes: Bark used to build dwellings and lodges.

RECRD: 60105 id: 7085

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