Cupressaceae Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin

Incense Cedar

Maidu - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Swartz, Jr., B. K., 1958, A Study of Material Aspects of Northeastern Maidu Basketry, Kroeber Anthropological Society Publications 19:67-84, page 71

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Scientific name: Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin
USDA symbol: CADE27 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Incense Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Maidu
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Roots used as overlay twine warps and overlay twine weft bases in the manufacture of baskets.

RECRD: 8650 id: 7691

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