Fabaceae Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins

California Redbud

Modesse - Fiber, Basketry

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223

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Scientific name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
USDA symbol: CECAT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Redbud
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Modesse
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Used for the red design in baskets.

RECRD: 6643 id: 8878

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