Calycanthaceae Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
Western Sweetshrub
Yokia - Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
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 348
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Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CAOC5 (
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Common names: Western Sweetshrub
Family: Calycanthaceae
Family (APG): Calycanthaceae
Native American Tribe: Yokia
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Hunting & Fishing Item
Notes: Pithy shoots used to make arrows.
RECRD: 43231 id: 7826