Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.

American Beech

Micmac - Fiber, Snow Gear

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258

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Scientific name: Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
USDA symbol: FAGR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Beech
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Snow Gear
Notes: Used to make snowshoe frames.

RECRD: 45765 id: 14689

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