Cupressaceae Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin
Incense Cedar
Round Valley Indian - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 306
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Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin
Scientific name: Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin
USDA symbol: CADE27 (
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Common names: Incense Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Dense leaflets used as flavoring in leaching acorn meal.
RECRD: 43117 id: 7696