Equisetaceae Equisetum telmateia Ehrh.

Giant Horsetail

Swinomish - Fiber, Scouring Material

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 15

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Scientific name: Equisetum telmateia Ehrh.
USDA symbol: EQTEB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Scouring Material
Notes: Used to polish arrow shafts.

RECRD: 42094 id: 13527

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