Cyperaceae Carex barbarae Dewey

Santa Barbara Sedge

Pomo - Fiber, Basketry

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 315

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Scientific name: Carex barbarae Dewey
USDA symbol: CABA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Santa Barbara Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Rootstocks used to make the white or creamy groundwork for baskets.

RECRD: 43155 id: 8060

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