Fabaceae Lupinus arboreus Sims
Bush Lupine
Pomo, Kashaya - Fiber, Cordage
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 65
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Lupinus arboreus Sims
Scientific name: Lupinus arboreus Sims
USDA symbol: LUAR (
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Common names: Bush Lupine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Root fibers used to make string for fish nets, deer and rabbit nets, gill nets and carrying nets.
RECRD: 864 id: 21306