Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Western Redcedar
Flathead - Other, Containers
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 54
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Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Scientific name: Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
USDA symbol: THPL (
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Common names: Western Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Whole bark sheets used to make storage containers.
RECRD: 45464 id: 39959