Cyperaceae Carex barbarae Dewey

Santa Barbara Sedge

Pomo - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1908, Pomo Indian Basketry, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 7:134-308, page 137

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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: Woody root fibers used as the white background in baskets.

RECRD: 21184 id: 8061