Salicaceae Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
Cree, Woodlands - Fiber, Basketry
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58
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Salix discolor Muhl.
Scientific name: Salix discolor Muhl.
USDA symbol: SADI (
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Common names: Pussy Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Stems used to rim birch bark baskets.
RECRD: 5660 id: 35765