Betulaceae Alnus rubra Bong.

Red Alder

Nitinaht - Other, Fuel

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 98

View all documented uses for Alnus rubra Bong.

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Scientific name: Alnus rubra Bong.
USDA symbol: ALRU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fuel
Notes: Wood used as a fuel for drying and smoking fish and meats.

RECRD: 47258 id: 2555

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