Cornaceae Cornus canadensis L.

Bunchberry Dogwood

Quileute - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 66

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Scientific name: Cornus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: COCA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bunchberry Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Infusion of bitter bark used as a tonic.

RECRD: 46622 id: 10856