Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Ponca - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116

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: Ponca
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Papery bark chewed to a pulp and used for popgun wads.

RECRD: 32482 id: 7267

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