Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
Western Swordfern
Nitinaht - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 62
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Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
Scientific name: Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
USDA symbol: POMU (
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Common names: Western Swordfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Fronds used in games.
RECRD: 47104 id: 29127