Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
Montana Indian - Fiber, Canoe Material
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: Montana Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Bark used to make canoes.
RECRD: 10044 id: 7226