Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Western Brackenfern
Pomo - Fiber, Basketry
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1908, Pomo Indian Basketry, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 7:134-308, page 139
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Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Root fiber made into coils and used in basketry.
RECRD: 21192 id: 31491