Fabaceae Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins

California Redbud

Mendocino Indian - 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 356

View all documented uses for Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins

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Scientific name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
USDA symbol: CECAT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Redbud
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Wood used for withes in constructing basket skeletons.

RECRD: 43273 id: 8875

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