Pinaceae Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.

Black Spruce

Cree, Woodlands - Other, Toys & Games

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49

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Scientific name: Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: PIMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Roots used to tie and secure the stick and bundle game made from black spruce boughs.

RECRD: 5589 id: 27076

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