Cupressaceae Calocedrus decurrens (Torr.) Florin

Incense Cedar

Round Valley Indian - Other, Cooking Tools

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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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: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Dense leaflets used to prevent sand from mixing with the meal in leaching acorn meal.

RECRD: 43116 id: 7697

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