Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Cree, Woodlands - Food, Preservative

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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Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preservative
Notes: Soft, rotten wood burned to make a slow, smoky fire to smoke cure meat and fish.

RECRD: 5425 id: 7185

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