Rosaceae Dasiphora floribunda (Pursh) Kartesz

Shrubby Cinquefoil

Blackfoot - Other, Fuel

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 39

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Scientific name: Dasiphora floribunda (Pursh) Kartesz
USDA symbol: DAFL3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shrubby Cinquefoil
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fuel
Notes: Dry, flaky bark used as tinder when starting a fire with twirling sticks.

RECRD: 60660 id: 12047

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