Polyporaceae Fomitopsis sp.

Shelf Fungus

Haisla and Hanaksiala - Other, Protection

Use documented by:
Compton, Brian Douglas, 1993, Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian Ethnobotany: The Knowledge and Usage of Plants..., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of British Columbia, page 135

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Scientific name: Fomitopsis sp.
Common names: Shelf Fungus
Family: Polyporaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Haisla and Hanaksiala
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Plant used as hand protection for handling live coals during a secret society ritual.

RECRD: 61013 id: 14796

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