Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Ojibwa - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 241

View all documented uses for Betula papyrifera Marsh.

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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: Ojibwa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Bark used to make storage containers, sap dishes, rice baskets, buckets, trays and winnowing dishes.

RECRD: 60094 id: 7244

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