Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.

Pacific Yew

Nitinaht - Fiber, Canoe Material

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 75

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Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: TABR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Canoe Material
Notes: Wood used to make steering paddles and oarlock holders.

RECRD: 47180 id: 39510

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