Cyperaceae Schoenoplectus americanus (Pers.) Volk. ex Schinz & R. Keller

American 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 54

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Scientific name: Schoenoplectus americanus (Pers.) Volk. ex Schinz & R. Keller
USDA symbol: SCAM6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Rushes used in weaving handles for baskets and shopping bags.

RECRD: 581 id: 37431

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