Salicaceae Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera (Ait.) Eckenwalder

Plains Cottonwood

Dakota - Other, Musical Instrument

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 72

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Scientific name: Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera (Ait.) Eckenwalder
USDA symbol: PODEM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Plains Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Musical Instrument
Notes: Leaves used by girls and young women to make a flute-like instrument.

RECRD: 31173 id: 29404

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