Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris expansa (K. Presl) Fraser-Jenkins & Jermy

Spreading Woodfern

Klallam - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14

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Scientific name: Dryopteris expansa (K. Presl) Fraser-Jenkins & Jermy
USDA symbol: DREX2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spreading Woodfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Klallam
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of pounded roots applied to cuts.

RECRD: 85185 id: 12704

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