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

California Redbud

Mendocino Indian - Fiber, Cordage

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

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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: Cordage
Notes: Bark and wood of young sprouts used like thread or woof to twine in and out of twined baskets.

RECRD: 43272 id: 8876

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