Cyperaceae Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus

Hardstem Bulrush

Hesquiat - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 53

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Scientific name: Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus
USDA symbol: SCACA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hardstem Bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Round, pithy stems used to make baskets, shopping basket handles and basket lids.

RECRD: 578 id: 37369

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