Betulaceae Betula occidentalis Hook.
Water Birch
Blackfoot - Other, Cooking Tools
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 33
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Betula occidentalis Hook.
Scientific name: Betula occidentalis Hook.
USDA symbol: BEOC2 (
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Common names: Water Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Wood used to make bowls.
RECRD: 60614 id: 7132