Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
Cree, Woodlands - Fiber, Building Material
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32
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Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (
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Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Building Material
Notes: Wood used as poles to frame a tipi.
RECRD: 5421 id: 7181