Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
Pacific Yew
Quinault - Other, Tools
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16
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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: Quinault
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Used to make digging sticks for roots and clams.
RECRD: 42116 id: 39544