Oleaceae Fraxinus nigra Marsh.
Black Ash
Micmac - Fiber, Basketry
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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Fraxinus nigra Marsh.
Scientific name: Fraxinus nigra Marsh.
USDA symbol: FRNI (
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Common names: Black Ash
Family: Oleaceae
Family (APG): Oleaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Used to make basketware.
RECRD: 45779 id: 15260