Cyperaceae Carex aquatilis var. dives (Holm) Kkenth.
Sitka Sedge
Hesquiat - Fiber, Basketry
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 53
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Carex aquatilis var. dives (Holm) Kkenth.
Scientific name: Carex aquatilis var. dives (Holm) Kkenth.
USDA symbol: CAAQD (
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Common names: Sitka Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Leaves used to make strong handles for baskets and shopping baskets.
RECRD: 576 id: 8054