Celastraceae Paxistima myrsinites (Pursh) Raf.

Boxleaf Myrtle

Paiute - Other, Decorations

Use documented by:
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 88

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Scientific name: Paxistima myrsinites (Pursh) Raf.
USDA symbol: PAMY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Boxleaf Myrtle
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Decorations
Notes: Plant used for grave decorations.

RECRD: 1483 id: 25599

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