Rosaceae Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S. Wats.) F.L. Martin

Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany

Mendocino Indian - Other, Weapon

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 354

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Scientific name: Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber (S. Wats.) F.L. Martin
USDA symbol: CEMOG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Weapon
Notes: Large sticks used for war spears and fighting clubs.

RECRD: 43254 id: 8980

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