Rhamnaceae Berchemia scandens (Hill) K. Koch

Alabama Supplejack

Houma - Other, Fasteners

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57

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Scientific name: Berchemia scandens (Hill) K. Koch
USDA symbol: BESC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Alabama Supplejack
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Fasteners
Notes: Stems used to fasten dugout canoes to the shore and for general fastening purposes.

RECRD: 46734 id: 7049

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