Theresa Thorne from kwa’mutsun shares some information on cattail

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cattail

nilh ni’ ha’kwushum’ ’u kw’un’s ni’ xte’um ’u tthu situn, tthu slhewun.
That is used when you make a basket, mats.

’uw’ ’uy’uy’mut ’u kwus hwu saay’.
Very pretty ones are made.

ni’ wulh st’e ’u niit mel’qt kws thuyt tst tthu situn.
We have forgotten how to make these baskets.

Featured Plant

suqeen | Bracken Fern

This is the world’s most widespread fern, and is found throughout the province from lowlands to montane regions. It is found in a variety of habitats from open areas to forests, along the shores of lakes and bogs, and elsewhere. It is notable for having large, solitary leaves (fronds) that emanate from specialized stems called rhizomes that lie deep within the soil. This common fern dies back in the fall, leaving its brown, wilted leaves on the ground throughout the winter.

The fresh leaves have been used for wiping the slime from salmon and as an undermat when cleaning fish. The thick, underground, root-like stems have been used for food.