
Status
While once common, disturbance caused by logging and opening up new highways has allowed other species to move in, in particular ''I. douglasiana'' and ''I. macrosiphon'', and the resulting hybrids are abundant.Uses
Traditional uses by native Americans were as a source of fibre to make rope, using the outside fibres from each leaf. The leaves can also be used to make a light tan paper.References:
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