Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Tanana, Upper - Other, Fuel

Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 5

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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: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fuel
Notes: Black stem growth used as tinder for starting fires with a fire drill.

RECRD: 3331 id: 7292

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