Tiliaceae Tilia americana L.
American Basswood
Chippewa - Other, Tools
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 136
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Tilia americana L.
Scientific name: Tilia americana L.
USDA symbol: TIAMA (
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Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Tools
Notes: Wood used to make spiles for drawing out maple sap from trees into buckets during sugar making time.
RECRD: 31986 id: 40341