Betulaceae Betula sp.

White Birch

Malecite - Fiber, Snow Gear

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6

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Scientific name: Betula sp.
Common names: White Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Snow Gear
Notes: Used to make sled and toboggan runners.

RECRD: 45859 id: 7334