Fabaceae Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
California Redbud
Mendocino Indian - Fiber, Basketry
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 356
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
Scientific name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
USDA symbol: CECAT (
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Common names: California Redbud
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Wood used for withes in constructing basket skeletons.
RECRD: 43273 id: 8875