Oleaceae Fraxinus americana L.

White Ash

Malecite - Fiber, Snow Gear

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6

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Scientific name: Fraxinus americana L.
USDA symbol: FRAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Ash
Family: Oleaceae
Family (APG): Oleaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Snow Gear
Notes: Used to make snowshoes.

RECRD: 45869 id: 15206

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