Araceae Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John

American Skunkcabbage

Quileute - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 59

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Scientific name: Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John
USDA symbol: LYAM3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Skunkcabbage
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Leaves wrapped around cooked fruits and buried in swampy regions for preservation.

RECRD: 46476 id: 21662

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