Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
Pacific Yew
Mendocino Indian - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 305
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Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: TABR2 (
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Common names: Pacific Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Formerly used to make the strongest bows.
RECRD: 43109 id: 39508