Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
Flathead - Other, Containers
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 8
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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: Flathead
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Bark used to line sacks and stiffen them into baskets.
RECRD: 10045 id: 7201