Pinaceae Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
Sitka Spruce
Makah - Food, Candy
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17
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Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
Scientific name: Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
USDA symbol: PISI (
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Common names: Sitka Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Pitch chewed as gum for pleasure.
RECRD: 42124 id: 27227