Vitaceae Vitis californica Benth.
California Wild Grape
Pomo - Fiber, Sewing Material
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 369
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Vitis californica Benth.
Scientific name: Vitis californica Benth.
USDA symbol: VICA5 (
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Common names: California Wild Grape
Family: Vitaceae
Family (APG): Vitaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Vines soaked in water and hot ashes, bark removed, wood split into strands and used as thread.
RECRD: 43329 id: 43388