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

Black Spruce

Koyukon - Fiber, Canoe Material

Use documented by:
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50

View all documented uses for Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.

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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: Koyukon
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Wood split or ripsawed and used to make boats and canoes.

RECRD: 60440 id: 27101

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