Calamagrostis rubescens
Pinegrass

Family: Poaceae [Gramineae] (Grass family)

Photo taken near Mission Creek, presription burn area with overstory of Ponderosa pine, partially shaded

Plant:

The leaves were dried, softened and used for the insoles of moccasins by the Thompson and Okanagan-Colville. They were also tied to a stick and used for whipping soapberries. The Okanagan- Colville also used the leaves over and under food during pit cooking.