Poaceae Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) Beauv.
Bluejoint
Cree, Woodlands - Other, Containers
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33
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Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) Beauv.
Scientific name: Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: CACAC10 (
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Common names: Bluejoint
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Grass used to line and cover winter storage pits for potatoes.
RECRD: 5428 id: 7629