Garryaceae Garrya elliptica Dougl. ex Lindl.

Wavyleaf Silktassel

Yurok, South Coast (Nererner) - Other, Tools

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 169

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Scientific name: Garrya elliptica Dougl. ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: GAEL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Silktassel
Family: Garryaceae
Family (APG): Garryaceae
Native American Tribe: Yurok, South Coast (Nererner)
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Wood hardened by fire and used for mussel bars to pry the mussels off the rocks.

RECRD: 6580 id: 15549

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