Equisetaceae Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun

Smooth Horsetail

Hoh - Food, Special Food

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 57

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Scientific name: Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
USDA symbol: EQLA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smooth Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Hoh
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Special Food
Notes: Rootstocks eaten during puberty ceremonies.

RECRD: 46395 id: 13430

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