Myricaceae Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern
Chippewa - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127
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Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Scientific name: Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
USDA symbol: COPE80 (
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Common names: Sweet Fern
Family: Myricaceae
Family (APG): Myricaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for fevers.
RECRD: 84321 id: 10508