Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Micmac - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258

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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: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Bark used to make baskets.

RECRD: 45772 id: 7220