Anacardiaceae Rhus trilobata Nutt.

Skunkbush Sumac

Cahuilla - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 131

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Scientific name: Rhus trilobata Nutt.
USDA symbol: RHTRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Skunkbush Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Thin, pliable stems used for the woof in baskets.

RECRD: 11743 id: 33091

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