Hul'q'umi'num' name:
pene’ulhp
English Name:
Vine Maple
Alternative English Names:
Douglas Maple, Rocky Mountain Maple
Scientific Name:
Acer glabrum (Douglas or Rocky Mountain Maple)
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Description
Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution
The tree usually referred to as “vine maple” is probably actually the Douglas or Rocky Mountain maple. The true vine maple (Acer circinatum) is far less common than Douglas maple on Vancouver Island.
Island Cultural Role
Its wood has been used for dancing masks and knitting needles, among other things.Used for paddles on paddle shirts.
Language
Hul'q'umi'num' Name
pene’ulhp
APA
peneʔəłp
Speaker
Delores Louie
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