Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Carrier - Fiber, Sewing Material

Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 67

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Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Sewing Material
Notes: Roots used with spruce roots to sew things together.

RECRD: 7060 id: 7158