Oleaceae Fraxinus americana L.
White Ash
Chippewa - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 139
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Fraxinus americana L.
Scientific name: Fraxinus americana L.
USDA symbol: FRAM2 (
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Common names: White Ash
Family: Oleaceae
Family (APG): Oleaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Wood used to make handles for fishing spears.
RECRD: 32005 id: 15184