Apocynum cannabinum (syn: Apocynum cannabinum var. glaberrimum)
Indian Hemp

Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)

Photo taken near Dryden, growing in moist area near Wenatchee River

photo of Apocynum cannabinum
© 2003 Thayne Tuason

Plant:

Stems used to make twine for garments, bridle ropes, bowstrings, threads for sewing, and fish nets by the Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Shuswap, and Yakama.