Betulaceae Betula sp.
White Birch
Micmac - Other, Lighting
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258
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Betula sp.
Scientific name: Betula sp.
Common names: White Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Lighting
Notes: Bark used to make torches for night fishing.
RECRD: 45776 id: 7337