Betulaceae Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill
American Green Alder
Tanana, Upper - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 5
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Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill
Scientific name: Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill
USDA symbol: ALVIC (
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Common names: American Green Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Wood used to make bows.
RECRD: 3295 id: 2668