Apocynaceae Apocynum cannabinum L.

Indianhemp

Luiseno - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 202

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Scientific name: Apocynum cannabinum L.
USDA symbol: APCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indianhemp
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Bark fibers made into twine and used to make large-meshed nets for carrying bulky or heavy articles.

RECRD: 30831 id: 3815

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