Zosteraceae Phyllospadix torreyi S. Wats.
Torrey's Surfgrass
Hesquiat - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 58
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Phyllospadix torreyi S. Wats.
Scientific name: Phyllospadix torreyi S. Wats.
USDA symbol: PHTO (
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Common names: Torrey's Surfgrass
Family: Zosteraceae
Family (APG): Zosteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Dried, curly leaves used by children to make wigs.
RECRD: 606 id: 26654